Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Black Cat Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts manufacturer based near Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers a salary of £39,600 - £43,890 per annum. The successful candidate will provide hands-on mechanical assistance, undertake planned maintenance, and refine operating procedures to improve efficiency. Experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical maintenance qualifications are necessary. This opportunity emphasizes communication skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or relevant industrial environment is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work inclusively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive technical assistance in the repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out fault-finding and refurbishments as necessary.
• Develop and refine operating procedures for efficiency.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Education

City & Guilds or similar mechanical maintenance qualification

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
£39,600 - £43,890 Per Annum (Depending on shift worked)
Permanent Position

Black Cat Recruitment are currently working on a large recruitment campaign for a leading automotive parts manufacturer based near Milton Keynes.

Due to significant new investment in personnel, processes and plant this year, there is an opening for a permanent Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their Maintenance team.

Shifts

PM Shift = 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Night Shift = 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

Job Function

To provide hands‑on mechanical assistance in the maintenance, installation, commissioning, fault finding and decommissioning of plant and equipment. Some electrical aspects of the job may also be tasked.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reactive technical assistance and support in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and associated plant
• Undertake robust plant malfunction repairs
• Carry out fault‑finding and refurbishments as necessary
• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules as required
• Develop and refine operating procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize waste (scrap, re‑work and unplanned inspection)
• Train operators in the safe operation of equipment and promote up‑skilling
• Develop and maintain process and plant efficiency and utilisation measures to use as a tool for continuous improvement.
• Continuously strive to eliminate and reduce waste of any kind within the manufacturing process, scrap, re‑work and consumables.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance of jigs, fixtures, plant and other equipment to minimise efficiency losses to production whilst carefully controlling costs.
• Assist in the integration of new plant and equipment into the production environment.
• Set and strive to improve housekeeping standards through the use of the 5S approach.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or relevant industrial environment is essential
• City & Guilds or similar mechanical maintenance qualification would be ideal
• Previous experience of working in a fast‑paced reactive environment is essential
• Experience of working with plastic moulding machinery, robots, laser welders, coating machinery etc. would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to manage projects in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable track record of problem solving
• Able to use own initiative to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Able to work inclusively in a team environment

If you have the relevant experience and would like to explore these excellent opportunities, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV or contact Ian at Black Cat Recruitment for more information.