Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Overtime

Development

Company benefits

Job summary

You'll work rotating shifts (7am-3pm and 2pm-10pm) with overtime, security clearance and a British passport preferred. This is a hands-on role in a unique niche with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical maintenance with a relevant mechanical engineering qualification (HND/HNC or apprenticeship).
• Experience with rotating machinery or industrial equipment is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
• Must hold a British passport and be able to pass security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repair across the facility.
• Support the operation and upkeep of wind tunnel systems and associated mechanical equipment.
• Work on a rotating shift pattern (7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm) with optional overtime.
• Receive training for maintenance and repair of wind tunnel equipment.
• Site based in Bedford.

Skills

Rotating machinery

Mechanical maintenance

Education

HND/HNC or apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes

£30,000-£38,000 + Shifts (7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm) + Training + Overtime + Development + Company Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their skillset within one of the UK's leading research facilities within an interesting and unique field. On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist company where you will be mentored and working alongside experts while receiving training to maintain and repair highly specialised wind tunnel equipment within a varied and technical role. This company is one of the only facilities in the world that specialise in their niche and they are now looking for a new addition to their team to immerse themselves within their bespoke projects and technical work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repair across the facility
• Support the operation and upkeep of complex wind tunnel systems and associated mechanical equipment
• Work on a rotating shift pattern (7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm) with optional overtime available
• Receive training for maintenance and repair of wind tunnel equipment
• Site based in Bedford

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical maintenance with a relevant mechanical engineering qualification (HND/HNC or apprenticeship)
• Experience working with rotating machinery, mechanical systems or industrial equipment is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• Must hold a British passport and be able to pass security clearance

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates