Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Rocket Staffing Group Ltd
Northampton
1 month ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Northampton NN7
Salary: £40 k to £42 k
Shift: Monday- Friday DAYS 07:30-17:30.
Annual leave: 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
The role:
We are looking for a hands on mechanical maintenance engineer, (70/30 Mechanical bias ) with proven hands on manufacturing experience. The role will be primarily reactive Mechanical maintenance engineer with an element of pre-planned electrical maintenance. The role will include supporting c.30 production units (extruders, printers & converters).
· Mechanical knowledge.
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to carry out PPM and Reactive Activities to a key position in Northampton . The Mechanical Maintenance engineer would be expected to assist with various reactive and Mechanical PPM tasks, as well as other duties around site.
The applicant is expected to be mechanical biased and have a strong multi-skilled background within the Manufacturing warehouse industry.
Job Description/Duties:
Electrical fault-finding PPM's and Reactive maintenance
Building Services tasks
Working as part of a maintenance team to deliver a great service to the Plant /site
Emergency light testing
Changing lamps
AHUs PPMs
Basic plumbing
Fire alarm testing
The successful candidate needs to be:

  • Comfortable working in fast paced environment.
  • To maintain, service and repair all plant machinery to minimise production down time.
  • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings: A critical skill requirement for this position is the ability to understand and work with technical drawings.
  • Provide technical support on all projects, installations, and breakdowns.
  • Must have 2 years Multi skilled maintenance engineering experience Can be mechanical with electrical certified .
    Benefits
    · Attendance bonus.
    · Free onsite parking.
    · TV room.
    · Free tea and coffee.
    -Canteen
    -Company pension
    -Free parking
    -On-site parking
    -Referral programme
    Schedule:
    Day shift
    7:30-5:30
    Occasional Saturday overtime
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