Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a fast-paced production facility. The role covers on-site mechanical installations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe, efficient operations and maximum output.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3+ in Mechanical engineering (Apprentice Trained preferred), with knowledge of mechanical equipment, pneumatic controls, and welding experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical engineering.
• Apprentice Trained preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and installations.
• Experience of welding would be an advantage.
• Pneumatic controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining of factory & machine maintenance / repair / installation in a versatile manufacturing environment.
• Maintaining other areas of the factory and planning maintenance to support smooth operation.
• Ensure machinery and the factory building are safe and efficient.
• Monitor, maintain or repair machinery to maximise production output and efficiency.
• Improve or replace machinery and processes to increase reliability and minimise disruption.
• Respond quickly to production machine issues as they arise.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is correctly completed.
• Adhere to Health and Safety and hygiene policies and keep a clean, safe working environment.
• Undertaking other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Pneumatic controls

Welding experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical engineering

Apprentice Trained

Job description

Questech are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

This client are a fast paced Production facility, experiencing substantial growth.

The Mechanical Maintenance Fitter is responsible for all on site mechanical installations

The Person:

• Mechanically Qualified - NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical engineering
• Apprentice Trained would be preferred
• Knowledge needed of mechanical equipment and installations
• Experience of welding would be an advantage
• Pneumatic controls

The Role:

• we are looking for someone with factory & machine maintenance / repair / installation experience in a versatile manufacturing environment.
• Maintaining of other areas of the factory - planned maintenance and undertaking other functions to facilitate the smooth running of the factory.
• To ensure that all machinery and the factory building are a safe and efficient place to work and visit.
• To monitor, maintain or repair machinery to allow maximum production output and efficiency.
• Improve or replace machinery and processes to increase reliability, production output and minimise disruption to the business.
• Respond quickly to production machine issues as they arise.
• Ensure factory/machines/site remain safe to use or be around.
• Ensure all the relevant paperwork is correctly completed.
• Awareness of Health and Safety and hygiene policies.
• Ensuring a clean & safe working environment is maintained.
• Undertaking other duties as requested by the Departmental Managers or other company Managers.

This role is working a Monday to Friday - Standard Day shifts.

The basic salary will be £38,000pa.

For more information regarding this position contact:

Holly Walker

Questech Recruitment