Mechanical Engineer (contractor - 6 months fixed)

Driver Hire Borders; Bicester; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national energy recovery company is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month fixed contract in Bicester. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in heavy-duty mechanical maintenance within an industrial setting, managing both planned and reactive tasks. This position offers competitive pay, with opportunities for overtime, and requires a strong understanding of health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a maintenance technician on an industrial site.
• Competent in handling mechanical equipment like gearboxes, pumps, and valves.
• Completed a full onsite apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all planned and reactive mechanical fittings on site.
• Ensure the CMMS system is updated and compliance with H&S
• Work on industrial equipment including turbines, boilers, and welds.

Skills

Time Management

Independent Work

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

NVQ/ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (6 Months Fixed Contract)

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Shifts Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £40 per hour (approx £80,000 per annum pro-rata) + Overtime Available

The Company:

My client is a national energy recovery company, with over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector leading firm is seeking a controls and instrumentation engineer with industrial / manufacturing / power industry or similar environment work experience.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate would be a competent mechanical maintenance engineer comfortable working in a heavy duty environment working in heavy duty environments on industrial equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, valves, compactors, conveyors, systems turbines, boilers, pipe work, welding and fabrication.

You will be responsible for all planned and reactive mechanical fittings and fixtures on site, ensure the CMMS system is up to date as well as ensure all compliance and H&S requirements are carried out within the plant.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience working as a maintenance technician working on an industrial site.
• Proven ability to manage your own time and carry out work independently.
• Have completed a full onsite apprenticeship and hold an NVQ/ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Enthusiastic approachable and a can do attitude to work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of Environmental and H&S issues and their impacts.
• Experience in working with Safe Systems of Work (PTW).

Titles: Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, ERF / Waste to Energy, Steam / Power Generation, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Multiskiled Technician..

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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