GPW Job Ref: E113624
Time served / Apprentice trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Craftsperson is required for a permanent position for a Manufacturing company in the Bury / Whitefield, M45 area. Salary £50k pa incl. of shift allowance, + regular O/T, likely earnings to be circa £60k incl. O/T possibly more, plus benefits (see below). The successful candidate will be working a 4-week rotating, continental shift pattern, average of 42 hours/week (12 hour days & 12 hour nights, with 7 consecutive days off in a 4 week rotation). Position is likely to start on days initially for training / familiarisation with plant / processes etc.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working in an industrial manufacturing environment and be familiar with pumps, motors, gear-boxes, conveyor systems, belts and powered drives, basic electrical knowledge and able to weld MIG / TIG on C/S & S/S to a good standard.
Package:
* £50k incl. shift allowance (weekly paid).
* Regular overtime readily available, likely earnings to be c£60k pa possibly more.
* 33 days holiday allowance (6 hrs / half days can be taken)
* Pension
* Life assurance
Working Hours:
Continental shift pattern across 4 weeks – 12 hours shifts (Days 6am – 6pm & Nights 6pm – 6am)
The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter day to day duties will include:
* The Mechanical Shift Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance & repair of the plant, machinery, and associated equipment using the current processes and systems to achieve and exceed performance targets.
* Liaise with Engineering Technician’s / Engineering Manager’s regarding machine priority.
* Assess the parts needed for a job
* Conduct routine preventative maintenance and testing
* Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards and complies with industrial codes and follows safety requirements
* If trained undertake MIG & TIG welding on C/S & S/S where necessary.
* Ability to work alone and also work within a team
* Basic electrical duties such as disconnecting motors, wiring etc.
The ideal Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Craftsperson will have the following experience, skills and characteristics:
* Fully Apprentice trained with C&G L3, NVQ L3 etc. ideally qualified to ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering
* Proven experience as Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter within an industrial manufacturing / production environment.
* Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance of plant equipment including, pumps, motors, gear-boxes, conveyor systems, belts and powered drives.
* Working knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics is advantageous although training can be provided for the right candidate.
* MIG and TIG welding experience to a good standard, of mild and stainless steel is preferred
* Health and Safety focused
* Basic Electrical knowledge, disconnecting motors, PLC’s, variable speed drives AC/DC etc.
* Flexible attitude towards personal skill development
* Adaptable approach to shift work including overtime and shift cover when required.
* Excellent communicational skills (Oral, Reading & Writing), able to communicate at all levels.
The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter will need to be flexible as there will be a requirement work additional hours as and when the business requires and other duties not mentioned in this job description. You will also have the relevant qualifications and experience, be self-motivated / pro-active, able to work under pressure, well organised, analytical, logical, able to communicate at all levels, work alone and also as part of a team.
If you are interested in Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter role and meet majority of the above criteria please click on the apply now button.
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