Mechanical Engineer | Strood | 40 hour week plus paid overtime | £35,000-£45,000 per annum negotiable subject to experience
Are you a highly motivated and dependable Mechanical Engineer? Do you enjoy building innovative machinery and being part of development? Are you time served? If so, our client is eager to hear from you!
For many years, our client has been providing automation solutions to various sectors of the manufacturing industry, making them a leading UK-based Industrial Robot integrator and Automation Systems supplier.
You will work from 8am to 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break at 1pm. Additionally, there are two tea breaks at 10am and 3pm (flexible depending on workload).
Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical assembly and installation of bespoke robotic automation systems, mainly in-house but also at customer sites across the UK and occasionally abroad.
2. Providing feedback and advice on solutions to designers.
3. Working on innovative systems.
4. Potential development into commissioning, which requires knowledge of PLC and Robot programming (not mandatory).
Qualifications and Skills:
* Proven mechanical experience in the industry.
* Experience with mechanical fitting, assembling equipment, building and servicing conveyors, manufacturing equipment, and industrial robots.
* Experience with CNC machines and/or turning is advantageous but not required.
* Willingness to undergo training in robot and PLC programming if interested.
* Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on approach.
* Understanding of engineering drawings and mechanical design principles.
* Willing to travel, work on-site, and stay away when needed.
* Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
* Electrical knowledge is desirable but not essential.
* Full UK driving license is required.
Benefits:
* Paid overtime: 1.15x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays.
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
* Up to 25 holidays plus bank holidays.
* Opportunities for growth within the company.
* Close to Rochester train station.
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