Mechanical Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer in Mid Suffolk, UK. The role involves leading site maintenance to ensure efficient operations, managing both reactive and proactive maintenance services. Candidates should have extensive plant experience and a recognised engineering qualification. We offer a competitive salary of £50,000, annual leave, and a tool allowance.

Benefits

£250 Per year tool allowance

288 hours annual leave

Competitive salary of £50,000

Qualifications

• Fully qualified in Engineering with a nationally recognised qualification.
• Extensive plant level experience with proven experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant and machinery manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, layout, and machinery run efficiently.
• Lead site maintenance function providing reactive and proactive services.
• Demonstrate effective supervision within legislative boundaries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Self-motivation

Resilience

Education

Nationally recognised Engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanical Engineer reporting primarily to the Engineering Supervisor, this role will be responsible for ensuring that the facilities, layout and machinery used run to maximum efficiency. This includes, but not limited to, total preventative maintenance, breakdowns of all mechanical and electrical in nature, time management and reporting. The role will lead the site maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.

£50,000 equivalent paid weekly
288 hours annual leave (based on hours due to the shift pattern)
£250 Per year tool allowance
Panama Shits - 2 Weeks Days - 2 Weeks nights

To succeed in this role, the successful candidate will need to:

• Be fully qualified in Engineering with a nationally recognised qualification (relevant to the discipline of the role you are applying for)
• Have extensive plant level experience with significant proven experience.
• Be able to demonstrate diplomacy and objectivity in all dealings.
• Have excellent organisational skills as well as interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be a part of an engineering shift delivering effective, time sensitive, repairs including prioritisation including weekend PPM and contractor control.
• Have knowledge of the relevant legislative bodies and instruments as the post holder will be required to demonstrate effective supervision within these boundaries.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of plant and machinery manufacturers as is the contribution to site improvement, utilising this knowledge.
• Have strong proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, and other engineering specific programs.
• You will also need to be self-motivated and highly resilient