Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at a renowned global manufacturing company. This role involves hands-on maintenance, service, and installation of machinery, ensuring the operational efficiency of the facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background, having completed a recognised apprenticeship and holding a level 3 qualification. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to upholding high standards and improving plant efficiency. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this position offers a fantastic chance to grow in a supportive environment. Flexibility is key, as on-call duties may be required.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Overtime Payments

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship program.
• Proven ability working with drives, gears, pumps, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and installations on machinery.
• Assist with projects to improve plant efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Fault Finding

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC Systems

Drives and Gears

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship Program

Mechanical Qualification Level 3

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Are you self-motivated, keen to learn and looking for an exciting new challenge?

My client has an immediate requirement for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to be based at their manufacturing site in Wick Hill, Kent. The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance, installations, planned preventive maintenance and reactive breakdowns to the machinery on site.

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will be joining a successful Global business, ensuring the manufacturing facility remains operational, assisting with projects to help the efficiency of the plant and upholding the company’s high standards. Please note, this role will require occasional on-call cover, so flexibility will be needed. In return, you will receive an attractive salary and benefits package.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship program and hold a Mechanical qualification to level 3 as a minimum.
• Proven ability working with drives, gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Welding experience is highly beneficial.
• Experience working on single, 3 phase systems and PLC’s is advantageous.
• Electrical fault finding and diagnostic experience is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering diagrams and schematics.
• A forklift license is beneficial.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000
• Monday to Friday 8am – 16.30pm
• Private medical cover.
• Overtime payments.

NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with a mechanical engineering bias.