Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ETS Consulting Ltd; Bilston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Bilston. The role involves leading a team on a continental shift, working on mechanical and electrical maintenance for production machinery. Candidates should have a mechanical apprenticeship, experience with PLCs, and be comfortable with multi-skilling. This position offers a salary of £50,000 - £52,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical apprenticeship; apprentice-trained mechanical engineer preferred.
• Experience with PLCs & automated machinery.
• Understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance (PPM) systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team on shift; comfortable with multi-skilling in mechanical and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and work on PPM schedules.
• Operate on a continental shift pattern.
• Work on electrical-biased maintenance involving mechanical and electrical kit across production machinery.
• Utilise PLCs & automated machinery and support multi-skilling.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical-biased maintenance

PLC experience

Preventive/predictive maintenance

Multi-skilling in mechanical and electrical work

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Continental Shift - 2 days/ 2 nights, 4 on off

Location: Bilston

Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 + Pension + Benefits

Reference: Jo6657/CH

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and work on PPM schedules.
• Operate on a continental shift pattern (2 days/2 nights, 4 on off).
• Work on electrical-biased maintenance involving mechanical and electrical kit across production machinery (extrusion, drawing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes, bearings).
• Utilise PLCs & automated machinery; support multi-skilling within the engineering team.
• Work within welding and fabrication activities as required.
• Participate in ongoing training and development with the aim of progressing into larger roles within the group.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical apprenticeship; apprentice-trained mechanical engineer preferred.
• Experience with PLCs & automated machinery.
• Understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance (PPM) systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team on shift; comfortable with multi-skilling in mechanical and electrical work.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided. Interviews will be held locally, and the company aims to recruit this role as soon as possible.

ETS Consulting Ltd - Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.

ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no (phone number removed). Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU.

If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.