Mechanical Engineer / Fitter – 4 On/4 Off Shift

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

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.