Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing company in Poole. The role includes mechanical maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and developing maintenance programmes. Candidates should have relevant training, experience, and strong IT skills. The position offers a salary range of £44,000 - £48,000 along with exceptional career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Exceptional long-term career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Time Served as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer required.
• Ability to understand layout, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience in developing PPM programmes and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance of production lines.
• Respond in a timely manner to equipment breakdowns.
• Install new equipment and machinery.

Skills

Ability to diagnose issues

Good communicator

Strong IT skills

Education

City & Guilds or Apprenticeship Trained

Job description

Overview

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an excellent manufacturer in the Poole area. With no day ever being the same the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Mechanical Maintenance of a Production Line
• Read layout, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings
• Respond in a timely manner to breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Develop and adhere to the site PPM programme, driving continuous improvement
• Install new equipment and machinery
• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager to purchase equipment, materials and parts necessary
• Write shift reports
• Contribute to the compilation and production of work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• To comply with Company policies, health & safety and quality & hygiene standards

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• City & Guilds or Apprenticeship Trained
• Time Served as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Ability to diagnose issues and understand the root cause
• Be a good communicator and team player
• Have strong IT skills

Package and Benefits

• 44,000 - 48,000 DOE
• Panama Shift 2 Weeks Days 2 Weeks Nights
• Exceptional long term career progression opportunities

How to apply

Suitable candidates for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role should apply immediately using the 'Apply Now' button by calling Olly on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to

Additional Information

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on (phone number removed) and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business