Job title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coalville
Pay rate: Competitive salary
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift: 4 days 4 off 4 nights
Our leading client are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their site in Leicestershire. As a maintenance engineer you will be playing a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant through mechanical maintenance activities. You will be responsible for addressing mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns safely, contributing to the plant’s productivity and upholding our commitment to a zero-tolerance safety and continuous improvement culture. This role demands initiative, technical expertise, and adherence to stringent health, safety, and environmental standards.
Key responsibilities – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Perform maintenance reporting via CMMS and document breakdowns using MBRs
Conduct TPM/PPM activities and monitor production processes for continuity
Ensure safe operations by fitting correct spare parts and rectifying stoppages/malfunctions
Adhere to site PPE, LOTOTO, and health, safety, and environmental regulations
Maintain production output, quality, and yields through effective repairs
Engage in continuous improvement and independently address electrical/mechanical faults
Diagnose and repair hydraulic/pneumatic systems and a range of mechanical/heavy industry equipment
Perform housekeeping and other duties as delegated by management
Qualification and Requirements - Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience with automated machinery or in the heavy industry
Training in welding, burning, and cutting techniques
Completion of company online induction, COSHH, LOTOTO, silica awareness, working at height, risk assessments, confined space training, spill training, forklift training, mobile plant (MEWP/Scissor Lift), lifting/slinging, overhead crane training, and HAV training
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make decisions under pressure
Willingness to undertake specialist training, which may require staying away from home
What can we offer - Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Competitive salary
26 days holiday
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement
Access to specialist training and professional development opportunities
A role within a forward-thinking company committed to health, safety, and environmental standards
A dynamic work environment where your initiative and technical expertise are valued
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