Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coalville; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with 200 years of history is seeking Mechanical Maintenance Engineers for a dynamic role at their Leicestershire factory. Responsibilities include ensuring production targets are met through maintenance and mechanical repairs. This full-time role offers growth opportunities, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension matching up to 10%

Extensive training

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, and welding.
• Health & safety awareness.
• Proficient in fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Support machine setup and changeovers.
• Collaborate on maintenance needs.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Fault Diagnosis

Continuous Improvement Tools

Education

Recognized engineering apprenticeship

Qualification in mechanical discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

We are a company with 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees, dedicated to innovation and sustainable building products. We are currently recruiting for 3 Mechanical Maintenance Engineers at our SM2 Factory in Leicestershire, LE67 6HS.

The role involves providing plant-wide maintenance, supporting departmental operations, and mechanical repairs to ensure production targets are met. The shift pattern is 5 on 5 off days and nights, with 12-hour shifts, and overtime is available.

We seek experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineers interested in career growth within a forward-thinking, globally-backed company. We offer training, career development, job security, and personal growth opportunities.

Salary: £41,220, with a 5 on 5 off shift pattern, 22 days holiday, share scheme, pension matching up to 10%, and extensive training.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing maintenance and mechanical repairs to meet production targets.
• Supporting machine setup and changeovers to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Collaborating with engineering and production managers on maintenance needs.
• Promoting development of the Factory IMS & CMMS systems.
• Designing and fabricating parts as needed.
• Applying TPM tools and techniques for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping using 5S principles.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship and qualification, ideally in mechanical discipline.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, and welding.
• Health & safety awareness and fault diagnosis skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools.

Please verify your qualifications as part of the application process. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don't meet every listed requirement.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £49,464, including shift allowance, pension, life insurance, share schemes, and employee assistance programs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.