Mechanical Engineer/Fitter

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Company pension

Sick pay

Life assurance

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Occupational health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers/restaurants

Introduce a Friend bonus £300

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Fitter for a permanent role in Nottinghamshire. You will maintain and improve site plant, equipment, buildings and infrastructure to maximise reliability, efficiency and availability.

The role works 4 on/4 off days and nights, with 46–49k salary, overtime paid, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and EV salary sacrifice. Candidates should be apprentice trained to Level 2 and able to travel to site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical engineering or fitting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, processing or similar industrial environment.
• Experience with PPM and mechanical fault-finding.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance using CMMS (Holistech).
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults across plant and production equipment.
• Work with production to maximise plant and equipment utilisation.
• Assist with continuous improvement and new manufacturing methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy costs.
• Complete maintenance and statutory documentation.
• Ensure work complies with procedures and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical engineering

Manufacturing environment experience

PPM and fault-finding

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & problem-solving

Teamwork & independence

Willingness to travel to site

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship (C&G / NVQ / EAL)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / Fitter

£46,000 - £49,000 + Overtime | 4 On / 4 Off Days & Nights | Permanent

Location: Nottinghamshire

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Fitter to join the engineering team at an established and forward-thinking manufacturing and processing business.

Our client is one of the UK's leading processors within the animal by-products and food waste sector, with a strong reputation for environmentally responsible practices and an important role within the agricultural and food industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer looking for a secure, permanent position with an attractive salary, overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

Working as part of a knowledgeable engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving site plant, equipment, buildings and infrastructure, ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency and availability.

You will work closely with the production team to minimise downtime, carry out planned and preventative maintenance, fault-find effectively and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance using the site's CMMS system (Holistech).
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults across plant and production equipment.
• Work closely with production to maximise plant and equipment utilisation.
• Assist with continuous improvement and the development of new manufacturing methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy and utility costs.
• Complete relevant maintenance and statutory documentation.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and health and safety requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background with strong hands-on experience and ideally be apprentice trained to a minimum Level 2 (C&G / EAL / NVQ) standard.

Candidates with relevant mechanical experience, a strong practical aptitude and the right attitude will also be considered.

You should have:

• Hands-on mechanical engineering or fitting experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing, processing or similar industrial environment.
• Experience with PPM and mechanical fault-finding.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to undertake further training and development.
• The right to work in the UK.
• The ability to reliably travel to the site.

Shift Pattern

4 days on / 4 days off - rotating days and nights.

Average 43 hours per week.

Salary & Benefits

£46,000 - £49,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Paid overtime at time and a quarter.

• 20 days' holiday, company pension, company sick pay, life assurance, Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice, Cycle to Work scheme and occupational health support.
• Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, employee discounts across retail, restaurants and gyms, financial education and guidance, and a £300 Introduce a Friend reward.