Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

TechNichols Resourcing Ltd; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in England seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair breakdowns in an automated factory. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers competitive salary and pathways for career growth.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Opportunities for progression

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship completed or qualification holder.
• Experience in Industrial, Production, or Manufacturing environments.
• Maintenance experience with machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and repair machinery breakdowns.
• Assist with planned shut-downs and machine refurbishments.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding

Welding and Fabricating

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 per annum + overtime paid at x1.5 & x2.0 + benefits and opportunities to progress up through salary grades and receive enhancement

Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm (shift 1 and 2) / 7am to 7pm (shift 3) / 6pm to 6am (shift 4)

Location: Commutable from Worcester, Bridgnorth, Kidderminster, Ludlow, Redditch and surrounding areas

Company

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to work within a manufacturing company at one of their leading automated factories. You will benefit from a friendly and loyal team of Engineers working in this fast faced environment. The role is varied and enjoyable where you can expect to be challenged, be supported and help continuously improve machinery. You will also benefit from having opportunities to learn new skills, receive further training and develop your career in this factory and company. Progress up through their grades that offers salary enhancements and more responsibilities!

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Maintenance Fitter, working a continental shift pattern of 4 days 6am till 6pm then 4 off, followed by 4 days 6am till 6pm then 4 off, followed by 4 days 7am to 7pm then 4 off, followed by 4 nights 6pm to 6am followed by 4 off. Therefore only working 4 nights in 1 month.
• Your role will include, although not limited to:
• Planned Preventative Maintenance across a range of equipment and machinery
• Dealing with machinery breakdowns and problems, fault finding, diagnostics and repairs
• Assisting with planned shut-downs and project work, refurbishing machines and replacing worn parts

Requirements

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or hold Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Experience in a similar environment; Industrial, Production or Manufacturing environments - most considered
• Maintenance experience; dealing with machinery and equipment problems and breakdowns and/or completing preventative maintenance of plant/industrial machinery
• Any experience of SOME of the following; Belts, Chains, Gear Boxes, Pumps, Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Welding and Fabricating etc
• Motivated and driven to succeed
• Willing to take on and complete further training as part of your growth and development in the factory and company