Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

South West Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering group based in Poole is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The role involves performing maintenance on a wide range of plant and equipment, emphasizing proactivity and a commitment to high-quality standards. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension contribution, and health cash plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus Christmas Close Down)

Up to 8% pension contribution

5x Death in Service benefit

ShareSave Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Onsite Physio and Massage

Work Wear

Qualifications

• Fully skilled maintenance technician with mechanical or electromechanical bias.
• Practical fault-finding experience in a machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance checks.
• Highlight opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment reliability.

Skills

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Formal apprenticeship related to trade

Job description

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We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a global engineering group based in Poole, Dorset.

The company works with leading international companies in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions addressing global trends such as clean energy, energy efficiency, healthcare, and increasing automation.

Hours of Work: Rotating shifts - double days. 2 weeks early then two weeks late.

Early Shift: Mon-Thurs 6am-2:15pm and Fri 6am-12pm; then rotates to Late Shift: Mon-Thurs 2:15pm-10:15pm and Fri 12pm-7:30pm.

37 hours per week, with additional hours as required to maintain department efficiency.

Shift allowance is not paid during periods of sickness.

Location: Poole, Dorset

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on plant, equipment, buildings, and facilities of the site. This is a hands-on role aimed at maintaining and improving all aspects of the operational site.

Responsibilities:

1. Fault find within the machine shop environment and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems as appropriate.
2. Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks on machines and equipment in line with the CMMS schedule.
3. Carry out comprehensive site maintenance across all areas, maintaining high standards of site facilities and environment.
4. Highlight opportunities for continuous improvement regarding plant and equipment reliability.
5. Work safely and tidily in accordance with company policies.
6. Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Requirements:

1. A formal, recognized apprenticeship related to the trade endorsed by EITB, EMTA, AMA, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
2. Fully skilled maintenance technician with mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical bias.
3. Practical fault-finding experience in a machine shop environment, with the ability to repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
4. Understanding and application of safe working practices.
5. Positive, proactive attitude; ability to work calmly under pressure.
6. Good verbal and written communication skills.
7. Commitment to meeting deadlines and seeing jobs through to completion.
8. High attention to detail.
9. Desire to progress and succeed; ability to work independently or as part of a team.
10. PC literacy.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday (plus up to 3 days for Christmas Close Down)
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• 5x Death in Service benefit
• ShareSave Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Onsite Physio and Massage
• Work Wear