We are recruiting for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and established business, The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, implementing, and improving processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of metal casting processes and metallurgical principles. Responsibilities : * To ensure foundry plant and ancillary equipment is always operated efficiently. * Undertake fault diagnosis and repair in a heavy engineering foundry environment. * Work on own and as part of a team carrying out routine PPM, reactive and minor repair works as assigned by the Engineering Manager Workflow team ensuring all deliverable KPI targets are met or exceeded. * Experienced in installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical systems, equipment and components. * Installation, repair and maintenance of foundry machinery and components including supporting services; mechanical transmissions, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as required. * Provide detailed inspection, fault finding or troubleshooting and diagnosis of operational problems in foundry plant and mechanical equipment and promote ideas to optimise productivity and manufacturing output. * Contribute to business improvements initiative and help identify root cause of persistent downtime and recommend plans to improve and optimise plant performance. * Maintain and repair mechanical plant machinery and equipment to approved operating standards * Repair/replacement of worn/faulty components or equipment and modifications * Ensure engineering standards for the company are maintained Skills Required: * Proven work experience as a Maintenance Engineer or similar role. * Knowledge of metal casting processes and metallurgical principles. * Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. * Strong project management skills. * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. * BSc degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field would be an advantage Our client have an immediate need and are looking for someone who is looking for a long term permanent role. Please submit an up to date CV for consideration