Shift Mechanical Engineer

Demob Job Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding team in Sevenoaks. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those with a strong mechanical engineering background, particularly ex-military engineers. You will be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring the smooth operation of heavy machinery on site. The position involves a panama shift pattern, providing a dynamic work environment. In return, you will receive a competitive salary along with a generous shift allowance and numerous benefits, including a pension scheme and annual leave. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a growing business while advancing your career.

Benefits

Attractive annual salary

Shift Allowance of £9,857 per annum

277 hours annual leave

Group personal pension scheme

Group life insurance

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with heavy plant and machinery is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Work on a panama shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.

Skills

mechanical engineering

welding

pneumatics

hydraulics

health and safety regulations

IT Literacy

self-motivated

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

I am excited to partner with a leading manufacturing company who are based in Sevenoaks, Kent. Due to continued expansion, they now have an immediate requirement for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The successful Shift Mechanical Engineer will be working on a panama shift pattern and will be responsible for all reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance on site. This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background to join a growing business. Please note, this is working on panama shift pattern, consisting of days, nights and weekend working. In return you will receive an attractive starting salary and additional shift allowance; interested candidates are encouraged to make an early application.

Shift Mechanical Engineer Requirements:

• Must hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 – mechanical engineering bias.
• Experience of working with heavy plant and machinery.
• Proven experience of working in a maintenance environment.
• Hands-on experience in welding, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Safety conscious with proficiency in health and safety regulations.
• Self-motivated, innovative approach with a can-do attitude.
• IT Literate.

Shift Mechanical Engineer Benefits:

• Attractive annual salary.
• Shift Allowance of £9,857 per annum.
• Panama shift pattern, mixture of days, nights and weekend working.
• 277 hours annual leave.
• Group personal pension scheme.
• Group life insurance.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.