Mechanical Engineer

Howdens Joinery; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Holiday entitlement

Staff discount

Free lunch

On-site parking

Supportive environment

Job summary

Howdens Joinery, based in Runcorn, Cheshire, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our maintenance team at the manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for proactive and preventative maintenance on multi-axis CNC machinery and high-volume automated equipment, with strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship and hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship with hands-on maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining multi-axis CNC manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of high-volume automated manufacturing equipment with fitting and fabrication.
• Fault finding and root-cause analysis capability.
• Desirable: pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and extraction systems.
• Desirable: experience with CMMS and maintenance task development.

Responsibilities

• Proactive and preventative maintenance on production lines.
• Reactive breakdown maintenance and fault repair.
• Lead continual improvement projects for the line.
• Own and develop maintenance tasks for the specific production line.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Robotics

Extraction systems

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Howdens Joinery is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our maintenance team at our manufacturing facility in Runcorn, Cheshire. With significant investment underway, including the installation of a new high-volume panel machining line, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing site and play a key role in expanding and enhancing our cabinet and panel manufacturing operations.

To be successful in this role, you'll have completed an engineering apprenticeship and have hands-on maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment. You'll be a proactive problem solver who takes pride in maintaining high safety standards and contributing to a positive safety culture.

Location | Runcorn, Cheshire

Shift | Days & Nights Shift Pattern (4 on, 4 off - 2 days, 2 nights)

Pat rate | £62,159.45 per annum inclusive of shift allowances (£51,085.84 basic salary, plus £11,073.61 shift allowance)

What will you be doing as a Mechanical Engineer:

• Proactive and preventative maintenance
• Reactive breakdown maintenance
• Continual improvement projects
• Ownership and development of the specific production line maintenance

What do you need to qualify for the Mechanical Engineer:

• Experience in maintaining multi-axis (CNC) manufacturing machinery
• Knowledge and experience of high-volume automated manufacturing equipment, along with fitting and fabrication skills
• Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience of pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and extraction systems is desirable
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems and the development of maintenance tasks is desirable

What we can offer you:

• Pension plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
• Staff discount
• Free lunch at our on-site canteen
• Free onsite car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.