Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Proftech Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of equipment through regular inspections and maintenance. This position offers a dynamic work environment with continental shifts, allowing you to showcase your skills in fault finding and mechanical repairs. You will be responsible for responding to breakdowns, assisting in training apprentices, and implementing modifications to enhance plant operations. With a competitive pension plan and opportunities for bonuses, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Pension up to 8%

Quarterly Bonus

Qualifications

• Mechanical Maintenance experience required, particularly in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• C+G Part 3 or ONC/HNC qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and assist in corrective actions.

Skills

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Drawings

Fault Finding

Experience with Motors & Drives

Ability to Read Engineering Drawings

Education

C+G Part 3 or ONC/HNC

Time Served (Apprenticeship)

Tools

Lathe

Milling Machine

Grinders

Forklift Truck

Access Equipment

Job description

12 hr shifts (half hr lunch) - roles 4 on 4 off days and nights

Reporting to the departmental engineer

Pension up to 8%

Quarterly Bonus

Mechanical Maintenance

Continental Shifts

Requirements

• C+G Part 3 or ONC/HNC
• Time served (apprenticeship)
• Good competency with hydraulic & pneumatic drawings / fault finding
• Experience with motors & drives - gear motors, reduction gearboxes, overhead cranes, etc.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous foundry experience
• Forklift truck & access equipment training
• Ability to use lathe, milling machine, grinders, etc.

Duties

• Daily/Weekly/Monthly inspections and maintenance
• Respond to breakdowns
• Report parts used from stock to maintain stores stock levels
• Assist in the analysis of breakdowns, suggest and implement corrective actions
• Modifications to plant
• Installation of equipment
• Assist in training apprentices