Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

GPW Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic manufacturing organization in Preston. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, a Monday to Friday schedule, and stability in a supportive environment focused on quality and teamwork. Candidates should have fabrication and welding skills, along with some electrical experience. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and contribute significantly to engineering processes. Apply today to be part of an esteemed team!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Balance

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to fabricate and weld to a high standard.
• Some level of electrical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and welding tasks to maintain and repair machinery.
• Identify and resolve issues in hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Conduct regular maintenance on pumps, bearings, and mechanical drives.
• Apply electrical experience to support various maintenance activities.
• Operate laminating lines, guillotines, reel stands, and conveyor systems.
• Ensure all activities adhere to stability standards and industry regulations.
• Utilize tunnelling experience for specific projects.
• Work collaboratively with the team to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks and equipment performance.

Skills

Fabrication and Welding Skills

Electrical Experience

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location

Preston, Lancashire

Salary

£40,000 per annum plus bank holidays

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm (overtime available at additional rates)

Holidays

20 days per year plus bank holidays

About the Role

GPW Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation in the packaging industry to find a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an esteemed engineering team and contribute significantly to the success and quality processes of the company. If you are seeking stability, job security, and a chance to thrive in your career, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication and Welding: Perform fabrication and welding tasks to maintain and repair machinery.
• Fault Finding and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues in hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct regular maintenance on pumps, bearings, and mechanical drives.
• Electrical Work: Apply your electrical experience to support various maintenance activities.
• Equipment Operation: Operate laminating lines, guillotines, reel stands, and conveyor systems, and perform die cutting.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to stability standards and industry regulations.
• Project Work: Utilize tunnelling experience for specific projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively with the team to identify improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks and equipment performance.

Requirements

• Fabrication and Welding Skills: Ability to fabricate and weld to a high standard.
• Electrical Experience: Some level of electrical experience is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 per annum plus bank holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm schedule, with additional overtime available.
• Holidays: 20 days per year, plus bank holidays.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to be a key player in a dynamic and successful manufacturing environment. You’ll benefit from job stability and security, competitive compensation, and the chance to grow your skills within a supportive team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your mechanical maintenance career, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Apply today and become part of a company that values quality and teamwork.