Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Gi Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to manage maintenance and engineering issues. Key responsibilities include servicing production machinery, maintaining compliance with ISO standards, and supporting the Engineering Manager on projects. Essential skills include hydraulic and pneumatic experience, welding, and a driving license. Benefits include 33 days holiday, life insurance, and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

33 days holiday

2 x salary Life Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

3% Company Contribution to Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy/medium engineering backgrounds.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety Procedures.
• Basic electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and inspection on production machinery.
• Use preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns.
• Assist Engineering Manager in identifying process improvements.

Skills

Hydraulic experience

Pneumatic experience

Mig welding

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC or City and Guilds qualified

Tools

PPM system (Pirana or similar)

Job description

I am looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to service production needs in regards to regular maintenance, engineering issues and machinery breakdowns. All maintenance activities are in compliance with ISO 9001: 2000, ISO 14001 and other customer specific standards as relevant.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• To carry out routine servicing and inspection on all production machinery and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Use the preventative maintenance system to reduce breakdowns and unplanned maintenance.
• Carry out essential legislative testing of mechanical equipment and systems.
• To work safely within the company's Health and Safety Procedures.
• To identify and keep essential stock items at necessary working levels.
• To assist the Engineering Manager in identifying process improvements through elimination of downtime and other continuous improvement initiatives (CIP Process).
• To assist the Engineering Manager with projects and developments.
• Liaise when necessary with external contractors.

Essential Skills:

• ONC, HNC or City and guilds qualified.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
• Mig and MMA welding experience is essential. Tig would be beneficial.
• Heavy / Medium engineering background.
• Lifting and slinging experience
• Computer literate. Can use Microsoft office. Use of PPM system such as Pirana or similar.
• Driving licence.

Preferred but not essential:

• Turning experience.
• IPAF qualification. The job involves working at heights.
• Some basic electrical experience.
• FLT licence
• Atex Experience
• Gas burners / Gas safe registered

Hours of work are 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3pm on Fridays. Flexibility is required to work on Saturdays (paid overtime).

Benefits include:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 2 x salary Life Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 3% Company Contribution to Pension

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