Mechanical Engineer

GI Group Main Account; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering firm in Dewsbury seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join its maintenance team. You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance and repairs to heavy machinery and will utilise a computerised maintenance management system. The ideal candidate will have an advanced apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and experience with hydraulics and pneumatics. Company benefits include a bonus scheme, overtime payments, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Overtime payments

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Time served in mechanical maintenance with a focus on fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Experience in relevant mechanical engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs to existing heavy machinery.
• Utilise a computerised maintenance management system for maintenance tasks.
• Promote Health and Safety standards within the working environment.

Skills

Fault diagnosis of Pneumatics and Hydraulics systems

Knowledge of Welding / Basic Fabrication

Computer literate in MS Word and Excel

Knowledge of basic continuous improvement tools

Good knowledge of current Health and Safety Law

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical)

Job description

I am looking for a Mechanical Engineer required to join a National company, based on site in Dewsbury. You will be working as part of a small team of engineers, carrying out mechanical maintenance and repairs. Hours of work are 40 a week and the team cover from 5am to 5pm.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Promote the highest Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Utilise a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to facilitate Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs
• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs to existing heavy machinery, potentially installing new plant, designing and fabricating parts/structures,
• Ensure rigorous application of continuous improvement tools and techniques across all areas of the manufacturing facility to optimise performance.
• Work collaboratively across all support functions, by building effective working relationships, to optimise factory performance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Time Served, Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical), Engineering Manufacture (Mechanical), Mechatronics (Mechanical) or equivalent
• Maintenance experience and fault diagnosis of Pneumatics and Hydraulics systems
• Knowledge of Welding / Basic Fabrication
• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
• Knowledge of basic continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Good knowledge of current Health and Safety Law and best practice application within a manufacturing environment

Company Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Overtime payments
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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