Mechanical Engineer

East Lancashire Services; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in the UK is seeking a temporary skilled Mechanical Engineer for a 2-month contract, with potential for extension. The role involves ensuring that machinery is maintained to a safe operating condition and supporting both proactive and reactive maintenance projects. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly with Power tools. The position is part-time with a working pattern of 7.30am to 3.30pm for three days each week.

Qualifications

• Skilled mechanical engineer with good mechanical skills and experience.
• Qualified to relevant City and Guilds or NVQ standard.
• Experience of working on and maintaining mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery is installed and maintained for maximum production.
• Complete proactive and reactive maintenance and project work.
• Carry out routine system checks and maintenance of die plates and blades.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Experience with Power tools

Troubleshooting

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ qualification

Job description

On behalf of our client we are seeking to recruit a temporary experienced skilled Mechanical Engineer for a 2 month contract which could be extended dependant on the current teams workload

Working as part of a dynamic Maintenance team,the successful candidate will focus on ensuring that machinery is installed and maintained to a safe operating condition and is available for maximum production utilisation to complete proactive and reactive maintenance and project work on site

Planned maintenance activities are carried out by the team,weekly on each line and a rapid reaction to corrective maintenance activities is expected.Safety is the highest priority within the business and all team members are expected to work within and create documented procedures including risk assessments and permits

Carrying out routine system checks,maintenance of die plates and blades for production

The Maintenance team complete most of the major projects required on site from the installation of new machinery to the upgrading of existing equipment

All work is carried out to the highest of standard and training will be provided to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation

Shift pattern

7.30am-3.30pm - 3 days per week

Skills and experience required

Skilled mechanical engineer with good mechanical skills and experience.Qualified to relevant City and Guilds or NVQ standard with experience of working on and maintaining mechanical equipment including the use of Power tools

Due to volume of applications we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted