Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulics & Maintenance

Gi Group; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join a rubber mixing facility in the UK. You will maintain mechanical and hydraulic systems, diagnose faults, and optimise plant reliability in a 50-hour-week role with a 5x10 shift pattern.

Role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 3+ years’ experience in heavy industry, and strong hydraulics knowledge. Hands-on troubleshooting and CMMS proficiency are essential to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Hydraulic systems and components knowledge.
• Hydraulic power units knowledge.
• Hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and valves experience.
• Mechanical power transmission systems experience.
• Pneumatic systems experience.
• Experience with fault finding and repair of complex hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Proficient in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all mechanical and hydraulic systems within the rubber mixing facility.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and hydraulic faults to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Banbury mixers, Open Mixing Mills, Hydraulic Presses and HPUs.
• Support maintenance of extrusion and material handling equipment and related plant utilities.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical power transmission

Pneumatic systems

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

CMMS usage

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gi Group seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join a rubber mixing facility in the UK. You will maintain mechanical and hydraulic systems, diagnose faults, and optimise plant reliability in a 50-hour-week role with a 5x10 shift pattern.

Role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 3+ years’ experience in heavy industry, and strong hydraulics knowledge. Hands-on troubleshooting and CMMS proficiency are essential to minimise downtime.