Overview
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Back Shift
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients dedicated engineering team. This role offers long-term stability within a well-established and forward-looking business that is currently investing in significant machinery and systems upgrades.
Key Details
* Salary: £47,400 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
* Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday to Thursday, 11:20 - 21:50
* Christmas Shutdown: Every year, with annual leave days protected
The Role
* Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
* Support production teams by addressing breakdowns quickly and effectively.
* Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical engineering issues.
* Work safely, both independently and as part of a team.
* Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and safety at all times.
What We\'re Looking For
* A time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
* Experience with heavy industrial machinery in a fast-paced production environment.
* Good physical fitness due to the manual aspects of the role.
* Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
* Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems.
* Multiskilled capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines (highly desirable).
* Familiarity with PLCs, controls, and drives (advantageous).
* Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
* Previous sawmilling experience (very desirable).
Benefits
* £47,400 annual salary (inclusive of flexibility allowance and shift pay).
* Paid overtime at enhanced rates.
* Pension scheme.
* Production-based bonus scheme.
* Two-week July maintenance shutdown (all engineering staff required to work day shift with overtime during this period; no annual leave permitted).
* Christmas shutdown every year - ensuring time off during the festive period
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