Mechanical Engineer

The Solution Auto; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in the Rochdale area. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing specialized equipment at various sites across the UK, ensuring a high standard of service and safety. Enjoy a work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical care and generous holiday allowance. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension with 5% matched contribution

Free Private medical care including dental and eye care

Yearly medicals and eye care vouchers

31 days holiday per year

Team building and company events

Free tea and coffee in company canteen

Company clothing provided

Onsite parking

All health and safety clothing and training provided

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualified or proven experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in heavy or industrial engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair vacuum tanker and material handling equipment.
• Manage own work in progress and ensure accurate paperwork completion.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Plant, Vehicle Maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

12 and 24-volt electrics

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Apprenticeship in relevant field

Job description

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - ROCHDALE AREA

Are you an experienced heavy industry Mechanical Engineer, looking for a new role with a growing company that puts its people first?

Do you want to work in an environment where the managing team knows your name and stops to speak to you?

Do you want to work Monday to Friday without shifts?

If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client started out 40 years ago and has grown to be the European market leader in their field.

Reporting to the Service Team Manager, the successful applicant will be expected to maintain, service, and repair vacuum tanker and material handling equipment at their Heywood (Greater Manchester) depot and various customer sites across the UK.
This role will be based out of Heywood, near Manchester, but some travel across the UK to various customer sites is required.
Overtime and work away allowances are paid for all overnight stays.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm

Salary:
35k Basic plus overtime at 1.5 time
1 week working away in every 5
4 nights all accommodation and travel covered paid at 25 NET for every night away

The successful candidate can expect a company culture that promotes work-life balance, a commitment to continued learning and development, and a fantastic benefits package which includes:
Pension, 5% matched employer contribution,
Free Private medical care scheme including dental and eye care.
Yearly medicals, eye care vouchers, and schemes for childcare vouchers too.
31 days holiday per year.
Team building and company events with quarterly company events too.
Company canteen with free tea, coffee, and onsite washing and drying facilities for company clothing.
Excellent road networks near the depot and onsite parking.
Company clothing provided to include all coats, jackets, shirts.
All health and safety clothing and training provided.
No shared service vehicles; you will be its only driver, all service vehicles air-conditioned with fridge and food warming equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
Working with an assortment of own designed and built vacuum tankers and material handling equipment which is then mounted on trucks, trailers, and trains.
You will be expected to manage your own work in progress.
Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.
Be an active team player.
Sustain the company's prestigious reputation.
Travel to sites around the UK.

Skills & Experience Required:
NVQ Level 3 qualified in Plant, Vehicle Maintenance or similar or proven experience.
Preferably served a full apprenticeship, but not essential.
Experienced Plant Fitter, FLT Engineer, Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, Crane or Hiab technician or similar industry will all be considered for this opportunity.
Experience in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, 12 and 24-volt electrics is advantageous.
Experience of working in heavy or industrial engineering is preferred.
Hold a full UK driving licence.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Who are you applying to?
The Solution Automotive Recruitment has been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long-standing relationships. If you are a skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you, and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission.