Mechanical Engineer

Pertemps Northampton; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £46-49k

Paid overtime

Holiday entitlement 20 days

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Occupational health

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Friend referral £300

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer based near Low Marnham, NG23. The role requires hands-on mechanical work with a focus on maintenance of plant, equipment and infrastructure in line with safety and environmental standards.

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off, days/nights, with 12-hour shifts and allowances for handover. The successful candidate should be apprentice trained to level 2 or have demonstrated mechanical experience.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities.
• Evidence of PPM delivery and fault-finding ability.
• Willingness for personal development within the company training plan.

Responsibilities

• Maximise utilisation of site assets in collaboration with production.
• Maintain site equipment to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Contribute to development of new manufacturing methods and continuous improvement.
• Drive energy and utility cost savings while meeting varying production demands.
• Ensure all work complies with Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

PPM delivery

Education

Apprentice trained to level 2 (C&G/EAL NVQ)

Tools

Holistech CMMS

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer our client based in Low Marnham, NG23 on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will ideally be apprentice trained, to minimumlevel 2(C&G / EAL NVQ). We will also consider those who have an attitude for mechanical work or have experience in a similar role. They will work as part of a knowledgeable team to ensure that all plant, equipment, buildings and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with current health, safety, environmental and equipment legislation standards.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days/nights (average of 43 hours a week). You must be able to complete both days and nights as part of your shift pattern - Hours are 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off, days 05.30 - 17.45 / nights 17.30 - 05.45 ( At the end of your shift, 15 minutes allowance (handover/shower time).

Entitled to 2 x paid 30-minute break to be taken at an appropriate time throughout working shift

Rewards

• Annual salary £46-49k, depending on qualifications/experience (without overtime)
• Paid overtime at time and a quarter
• Holiday Entitlement 20 days
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational health
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Companies rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
• Financial education and guidance through external providers
• Introduce a friend reward £300

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on experience.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly motivated and willing to support others.
• Manufacturing / Process experience with evidence of PPM delivery and control.
• Ability to demonstrate fault-finding skills.
• Must be open to further personal development in line with the Company training plan.
• Be able to work on your own, proficiently, without immediate supervision, or as part of a team.
• Must be eligible to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with production to maximise utilisation of site assets.
• Maintain maximum effectiveness and benefit from existing site equipment.
• Assist with development of new manufacturing methods and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proactively drive improvement and cost savings of energy and utilities whilst maintaining the ability to meet varying and increasing demands from production.
• Work cross functionally to deliver a consistent and dynamic approach to continuous improvement.
• To ensure all work is completed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct planned maintenance of plant in adherence to the CMMS system (Holistech).
• Completion of all relevant, statutory documentation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• The role sits within the Mechanical team, therefore multi skilled electrical skills are not required as they would not be utilised in this position - Candidates must have strong, hands‑on mechanical skills relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK checked- we cannot offer sponsorship at this time
• Able to reliably travel to site, own transport, this is critical given the shift pattern and location of site