About Us
Our client is a leading force in their industry with extensive experience and involvement across multiple business streams.
Your New Role
You will report directly to the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Technician. Your key responsibility will be the effective maintenance and repair of plant equipment to ensure continuous production for our customers.
Main Responsibilities:
* Utilise mechanical drawings and specifications when working with equipment.
* Repair mechanical faults on plant equipment in a timely manner.
* Maintenance and repair of material handling equipment, presses, mixers, packers, weighers etc.
* Maintenance and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic controlled equipment.
* Maintenance and repair of drives and motors used in the production process.
* Operation of mills and lathes in a safe manner.
* Conduct preventative maintenance activities in line with PM programme.
* Maintenance and repair of domestic elements within the mill and office accommodation.
* Remedial work throughout the site and offices, including removal and modernisation of redundant equipment.
* Ensure tools are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
* Liaison with production on breakdown repair, maintenance, and priority of breakdown.
* Determination of plant failure reasons and efficient methods of repair with production operators.
* Accurate and timely fabrication and repair of mechanical assemblies in mild and stainless steel.
* Pipe fitting and repairs as required to bring equipment back online.
* Acknowledgement of accurate completion of records/documentation as required.
* Adherence to health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Requirements for Success
* Effective communication at all levels.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivation.
* Initiative to work independently.
* Proficiency in using standard diagnostic tools.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
* Time-Served Maintenance Fitter qualification.
* Qualification in a mechanical discipline (desirable).
* At least 3 years of experience in an automated plant.
* Previous turning and lathe experience (desirable).
* Previous experience in the agri-food industry (desirable).
* Plant installation experience.
* Sheet metal work, fabrication, or welding experience.
* Pipe fitting and OR pipe welding experience.
* Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience.
Working Conditions
* This role may require operating on rotating 3-shifts.
* This role will require participating in the overtime rota.
* This role will require participating in the on-call rotas.
* Holder of a valid Driving License.
* Own transport.
What You'll Get
You will earn a highly competitive salary of £39,000 for working a 39-hour week across an attractive days-only pattern (Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:00 + Friday 07:30 - 15:00). The salary is complimented with enhanced OT rates and a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of life assurance x4, enhanced ERs pension@6%, Christmas vouchers, long service awards, company sick pay, and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.