PPM Engineer

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd; Willoughton CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd in Gainsborough is seeking a mechanically biased Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-skilled engineering team. You will perform planned maintenance across production equipment and assist with breakdowns, fault finding, blade changes, lubrication, and continuous improvement on a fast-paced site.

The role offers Monday–Friday daytime hours, a salary up to £44,000, and a long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Apprentice-trained or experienced in mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance across production equipment and assist with breakdowns as required.
• Conduct mechanical fault finding, blade changes, lubrication, and drive continuous improvement on a fast-paced site.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Fault finding

Conveyor systems experience

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Apprentice-trained or experienced in mechanical maintenance

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Salary: Up to £44,000

Location: Gainsborough

Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, with some flexibility around planned shutdowns

Job Role of the Mechanical Engineer

A leading manufacturing business is currently recruiting for a mechanically biased engineer to join its established engineering team.

The Mechanical Engineer will complete planned maintenance across a range of production equipment, alongside supporting breakdowns when required. The role will involve mechanical fault finding, blade changes, lubrication and continuous improvement activities across a fast-paced manufacturing site.

Sector - Factory Maintenance

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience completing planned preventative maintenance
• Mechanical fault-finding and breakdown experience

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Mechanical Engineer

• Apprentice-trained or suitably experienced in mechanical maintenance
• Experience working on conveyors and production machinery
• Ability to install and set up blades to tight tolerances
• Understanding of safe maintenance practices and Health & Safety procedures
• Experience completing maintenance records and PPM documentation
• Ability to work closely with Engineering and Operations teams

Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Engineer

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Food, FMCG, agricultural or heavy-industrial experience
• Continuous improvement and downtime-reduction experience

The Mechanical Engineer Will Benefit From:

• Salary of up to £44,000
• Monday-to-Friday daytime hours
• Working within an established multi-skilled engineering team
• Long-term opportunity with a successful manufacturing business
• Involvement in site-wide maintenance and continuous improvement projects