Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Castleford, City and Borough of Wakefield

Energy Jobline CVL; Castleford; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international manufacturing company in Castleford is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This permanent role offers a salary of £45,848 annually, working on a rotating shift pattern. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols, conducting maintenance, and participating in root cause analysis. Candidates should have experience in mechanical engineering and a basic understanding of PLC systems. Opportunities for growth within the company are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industry environment required.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Confident and autonomous within a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct fault finding on mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance on machinery.
• Suggest improvements for downtime and safety.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Safety protocol adherence

Root cause analysis

Teamwork and independence

Education

Time served / Apprentice trained or Degree/HNC level

Tools

PLC knowledge

Lathe / Milling experience

Job description

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Pennine Recruitment, acting as an employment agency, are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for an established international manufacturing business in the West Yorkshire area.

This is a permanent position working on a 3 shift rotating pattern – 6-2/2-10/10-6 with some weekend cover on a rota. The starting salary is £45,848 PA with weekends paid at time and a half/double time as overtime.

This is a role with a growing company and a variety of internal opportunities.

The Role

• Ensure all safety protocols are followed
• Root cause analysis / Fault finding and diagnosis on a range of mechanical and electrical factory equipment
• Carry out planned maintenance
• Offer solutions to improve downtime and health and safety on and around the machinery
• Working in a team environment and capable of working independently

Qualifications/Experience

• Time served / Apprentice trained or to Degree/HNC level or equivalent
• Experience of mechanical engineering in a heavy industry environment
• Understanding of PLC and general electrical knowledge to a basic or intermediate level
• Lathe/ Milling and fabrication experience to a basic/ intermediate level

We are looking for someone confident and autonomous for this role, as it is a close-knit team relying on co-operation.

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