Mechanical Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: From £35,000 per year
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated maintenance team. This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise to maintain, repair, and improve our manufacturing machinery and equipment efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance across the production site.
* Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
* Install and commission plant machinery.
* Maintain and repair gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and systems involving hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting safe working practices.
Candidate Requirements
* Relevant engineering qualifications in mechanical maintenance or similar.
* Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical fault finding.
* Experience with gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors is highly desirable.
* Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
* Driving license required.
* Experience with mobile plant machinery is advantageous but not essential.
What We Offer
* Permanent full-time position within a well-established, growing company.
* Opportunities for training and career development.
* Company-provided workwear.
* Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with alternate Saturdays paid at overtime rates.
* Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
* Company pension scheme.