Mechanical Fitter & Fabricator

Marshalls PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in construction products in Reading is looking for a Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to ensure the continuous running of production processes. With a competitive salary of £49,686 plus a 15% shift allowance and overtime, you'll be part of a skilled team focusing on equipment maintenance. This role offers opportunities for training and career development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Premium overtime rates

Company discount

Training and ongoing career development

Cycle to work scheme

Pension Scheme contributions

26 days holiday + BHs

Job security with an industry leader

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Engineer to NVQ Level 3 standard.
• Experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Clear understanding of environmental and health safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous running of production by maintaining equipment.
• Handle a variety of engineering tasks to prevent equipment failure.
• Work on complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Good knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical engineering

Welding experience

Understanding of health and safety issues

Passion for engineering

Education

Apprentice-trained Engineer

Job description

Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer

42 hours per week from Monday to Friday & 6 hours every 3rd Saturday morning

Beenham, Berkshire

£49,686 (plus 15% shift allowance) + overtime + benefits

Overtime is paid at x1.5 for Monday - Saturday, and x2 for Sundays and bank holidays

We have ambitious plans to enhance our engineering offering at our Beenham site. With over 60 sites across the UK, we thrive on investing in our people and providing them with development opportunities and training at Beenham and beyond!

We’re now shaping our new Engineering team at Beenham and are recruiting a Maintenance Fitter to join us on this journey. If you’re looking for a career where you can help shape the future and bring new ideas at a time of positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re apprentice trained or experienced in either mechanical or electrical maintenance engineering, apply today and secure an interview with the UK’s leading manufacturer of roofing products!

About the role...

Working as part of a skilled Engineering team, your main responsibilities will be to ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipment.

You’ll be involved in a variety of engineering tasks, ensuring a proactive approach to preventing equipment failure. Working on various types of equipment including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical / electronic systems, you’ll be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive engineering activities on site.

Working 42 hours per week from Monday to Friday, and 6 hours every 3rd Saturday morning, you'll be on a 3-shift rotation covering days and nights (predominately 6 am-2 pm, 2 pm-10 pm & 10 pm-7 am, but with an early finish on a Friday as we know the importance of work-life balance .

What are the required skills?

• Apprentice-trained Engineer to NVQ Level 3 standard in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering ideally with the 18th Edition qualification
• Good working knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical engineering within a heavy industrial / manufacturing environment
• Welding experience is key for this role
• A flexible approach to varying work activities including production requirements
• Good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues and knowledge of regulatory requirements
• A clear passion for engineering with a desire to learn and grow in the role

Industry experience is not essential as we can provide all the training you need. We are also happy to consider candidates who have recently completed an apprenticeship and are looking for the next step in their career.

Benefits include :

• No 12-hour shifts, 8 hours rotating pattern plus weekend overtime
• Opportunity for overtime at premium rates
• Company discount
• Training and ongoing career development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on Virgin experience days
• Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) contributions 3 / 6, 5 / 10
• 26 Days holiday + BHs
• Long Service Awards
• Staff discount scheme
• EAP programme – Mental, Physical, Emotional wellbeing
• Job security working for an industry leader!

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You are unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marley is a workplace where you are valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

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