Maintenance Engineer
Location - Colchester Area
Salary - up to £42,000 - Potential earnings of £50k with overtime
A well-established, leading manufacturer of high-quality construction products are looking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Colchester. If you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience of working in a heavy industry production environment, then we want to hear from you
Duties:
* Work as part of the maintenance team you will work unsupervised within the factory, some working at height and in confined spaces.
* Maintaining and repairing the production machinery, some small plant, production facilities, supporting fleet of vehicles and some facilities maintenance.
* Fault finding and repair of machinery within the factory including repairs to drive shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains and gearboxes
* Some working on industrial control systems, 3-phase induction motors and variable frequency drives.
* Weekend overtime will be a feature of the role (currently every other Saturday)
Experience:
* Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
* Must have a knowledge of basic hydraulic systems including, pumps, motors, valves and hose repairs
* An understanding of general electrical principles, 3-phase experience, safe isolation procedures and fault finding skills would be preferable.
* Basic fabrication skills
* Knowledge of gearboxes
* Must be motivated and reliable.
* Must be willing to work as part of a small team
* Available to do overtime as required.
* Punctual, physically fit and willing to work in a workshop and factory environment.
* Must have own transport.
Benefits:
* 45 hours per week - Core hours 7am to 4pm (due to nature of work needs to be flexible)
* Paid Overtime
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Subsidised canteen
* Healthcare scheme
* Pension - company contribution of 3% employee 5%
* Free on-site parking & EV charging
Call Julia at Prime Appointments to find out more or apply via the link
Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered for this role.