Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Simply Recruitment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Job summary

Simply Recruitment Group is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a major manufacturing and distribution site in Bradford on a permanent basis. The role covers mechanical and electrical maintenance, breakdown repairs and improving reliability across production plant.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will plan preventative maintenance, carry out repairs, use SAP/CMMS for records and work with contractors.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience in a processing, production, or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Some electrical maintenance experience is desirable; full training will be provided for safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance to maximise plant reliability.
• Undertake planned and emergency repairs in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately record maintenance work using SAP/CMMS.
• Follow industry best practice and site safety procedures.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements for engineering activities.
• Work alongside contractors during planned maintenance periods.
• Manage and maintain stock levels of spare parts and consumables.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics during breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Communication skills

CMMS/SAP experience

Safety procedures

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at a major manufacturing and distribution site in Bradford on a permanent basis.

Salary is c£42,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience) plus 24 days’ holiday (rising with service years) and bank holidays, company bonus, pension etc.

About the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance and breakdown repairs on production plant and equipment, while supporting the overall reliability and performance of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability.
• Undertake both planned and emergency repairs in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately record maintenance work using the company’s maintenance system (SAP/CMMS).
• Follow industry best practice and all site safety procedures.
• Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements for engineering activities.
• Work alongside contractors during planned maintenance periods.
• Manage and maintain stock levels of spare parts and consumables.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics during breakdown situations.

To be successful in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role, you should have:

• A recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience within a processing, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Some experience of electrical maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of using a CMMS/SAP system and working within structured health and safety processes would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.