Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (12 month FTC)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 10%

Overtime

Pension 10%

Sick pay

Income protection

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a 12-month FTC in Worcester (commutable to Malvern). The role covers preplanned and reactive maintenance across production lines with opportunities for overtime and project work.

A manufacturing apprenticeship or equivalent is preferred, with the candidate expected to work a four–week rotating 3-shift pattern. The package includes a £40,000–£45,000 salary range, 10% shift allowance, 25 days holiday, pension, sick pay, life

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained maintenance engineer or equivalent with manufacturing background.
• Willingness to work a 3-shift pattern including days, evenings and nights.
• Able to perform pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance and installations.

Responsibilities

• Preplanned and reactive maintenance on production lines.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects and improvements to equipment.
• Installations and commissioning of machinery on-site.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing apprenticeship

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical/maintenance

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (12 month FTC)

40,000 - 45,000 + 10% Shift Allowance + Overtime + 10% Pension + Sick Pay + Income Protection + Life Insurance + 25 days Holiday + 3 shift pattern

Worcester (Commutable to Malvern)

Are you an apprentice trained Maintenance Engineer or similar with a Manufacturing background looking to work for a truly global packaging company, who offer a great working environment, a range of company benefits that can boost your earnings and a 3-shift pattern that gives great work-life balance and guaranteed work for the next 12 months? On offer is the opportunity to join a worldwide packaging solutions company who were established in 1960 and have blossomed into the market-leading expert in their field, originating in the USA, they are looking to add to their team in the UK. This varied role will see working on-site across a rolling shift pattern of days, evenings and nights, responsible for pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance. There is ongoing project work, continuous improvement plans, production and machinery line installations and the opportunity to do overtime and on-call weekends. This is a 12 month contract, which will go permanent due to pending retirements. This role would suit an apprentice trained Maintenance Engineer or similar with a manufacturing background looking to work for a leading company in their field, who offer extensive training, opportunities to progress and a range of lucrative company benefits.

The Role

• Preplanned and Reactive Maintenance
• Continuous Improvement projects
• Production Line / Machinery Installations
• 10% shift allowance, 1.5x / 2x overtime rates
• Initial 12 month contract - opportunity for permanent position after.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm
• Week 2: Mon-Fri 6am-2pm
• Week 3: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm
• Week 4: Mon-Fri 6am-2pm
• Week 5: Sun - Thurs 8pm-6am
• Week 6: Thurs-Sat 8pm-8am

The Person

• Maintenance Engineer or similar
• Mechanical or Manufacturing Apprenticeship
• Looking for a 12 month contract, which could go permanent
• Commutable to Malvern

Reference: 25731G

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.