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Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for new production projects in Milton Keynes. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £42,000 plus a night shift allowance, with opportunities for real career growth. Ideal candidates will have hands-on mechanical engineering experience, particularly in food manufacturing, and strong communication skills. You will work on exciting projects and be integral to setup and operations.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven mechanical engineering experience, ideally in food manufacturing.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of machinery, tools, and production processes.
- Team player, good communicator, and adaptable.
- Training will be provided for additional skills like electrical skills and licences.
Responsibilities
- Installing, commissioning, and testing new machinery.
- Working with specialist engineers to fine-tune equipment.
- Carrying out mechanical fault-finding during pre-production.
Skills
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Mechanical Engineer - New Production Projects
£35,000 to £42,000 plus £2,132 night shift allowance (once shifts start)
Milton Keynes | Permanent | Food Manufacturing
Here’s the exciting part: for the first year, you will work Monday to Friday day shifts, focusing on hands-on projects to get brand-new production lines up and running.
- Installing, commissioning, and testing new machinery
- Working with specialist engineers to fine-tune equipment
- Carrying out mechanical fault-finding during pre-production
It will be a full year of hands-on projects before moving onto a 4 on 4 off continental shift, including days and nights, once the lines go live. You will help keep everything running smoothly, improve processes, and support the production team.
- Salary £35,000 to £42,000 plus night shift allowance once operational
- Bonus up to 6 per cent per annum
- Company pension with 7 per cent employer contribution
- Health plan, life assurance, income protection, and sick pay
- Permanent contract with real career growth opportunities
- Proven mechanical engineering experience, ideally in food manufacturing
- Strong hands-on knowledge of machinery, tools, and production processes
- Team player, good communicator, and adaptable
- Electrical skills, IPAF, or forklift licence would be a bonus; training will be provided if needed
This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge production projects, get involved in the setup of brand-new lines, and transition into a well-paid, exciting shift role with opportunities to develop your career.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.