Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role involves repairing and maintaining a variety of industrial equipment, ensuring high standards of performance and safety. You'll be responsible for both planned and predictive maintenance, working primarily during day shifts. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading supplier of industrial maintenance in Europe, allowing you to utilize your technical skills while fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and assembling industrial rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial gearboxes and basic electrical practices.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, modifying, and assembling industrial equipment.
• Performing planned and predictive maintenance on machinery.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer-facing skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Time served apprenticeship in rotational discipline

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Industrial gearboxes

Pumps

Compressors

Motors

Job description

Job Description

Adecco are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join our client on a permanent basis, who are a leading supplier of industrial maintenance in Europe.

You will be responsible for repairing, modifying, and assembling rotational equipment, including industrial gearboxes, pumps, compressors, motors, and other industrial equipment as required. You will ensure that planned maintenance and ad hoc requests are completed to meet customer expectations and engineering standards.

This role is a day shift working 8am - 4.15pm - Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Main Tasks and Deliverables:

1. Dis-assembly and accurate re-assembly of industrial rotating equipment.
2. Performing planned and predictive maintenance.
3. Assessing the need for spare parts.
4. Effective planning and prioritisation of workload.
5. Optimising the use of resources.
6. Operating in line with relevant legislation, company policy, and procedures.
7. Completing and maintaining accurate, timely documentation and records.
8. Maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
9. Supporting other teams and functions as required.
10. Undertaking self-development activities.
11. Performing any other tasks or duties as required by your line manager.
12. Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and practices.
13. Liaising with the Coordinator to establish requirements.
14. Conforming to health and safety procedures and policies.

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Time served apprenticeship or equivalent in a rotational discipline.
2. ONC/HNC or equivalent (but not essential).
3. Knowledge of industrial gearboxes and motors, multi-skilled in basic electrical practices.

Knowledge

1. Process pumps.
2. Belt and chain drives and their application.
3. Couplings and their application.
4. Ability to build relationships.
5. Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
6. Analytical thinker.
7. UK driving license.

To discuss this fantastic opportunity further, please get in touch today!

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