Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Poole

Wagstaff Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career progression opportunities

Competitive salary package

Rotating shift schedule

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Poole. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with genuine career development prospects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. The position includes a competitive salary package and a Panama shift schedule, ensuring no two days are the same.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical issues.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production line machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly.
• Develop and follow the site PPM program.
• Install new equipment and machinery.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager for procurement.
• Write shift reports.
• Contribute to SOPs.
• Comply with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical and Pneumatic Drawings

Problem Diagnosis

Communication

IT Skills

Education

City & Guilds or Apprenticeship Training

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Poole

Up to £55,000

Rotating Days and Nights Shift

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an excellent manufacturer in the Poole area.

With no day ever being the same the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Maintenance of a Production Line
• Be able to read layout, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings
• Respond in a timely manner to breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Develop and adhere to the site PPM programme, driving continuous improvement
• Install new equipment and machinery
• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager to purchase equipment, materials and parts necessary.
• Write shift reports
• Contribute to the compilation and production of work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Comply with Company policies, health & safety and quality & hygiene standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• City & Guilds or Apprenticeship Trained
• Time Served as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Ability to diagnose issues and understand the root cause
• Be a good communicator and team player
• Have strong IT skills

Package and Benefits:

• £50,000 – £55,000 DOE
• Panama Shift 2 Weeks Days 2 Weeks Nights
• Exceptional long term career progression opportunities

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £50000 – £55000 per annum

Location: Poole, Dorset

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.