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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Remote

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Remote

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Remote

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Back Shift. Salary: £47,400 per annum. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our client's dedicated engineering team. This role offers long-term stability within a well-established and forward-looking business that is currently investing in significant machinery and systems upgrades.

Key Details
  • Salary: £47,400 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
  • Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday to Thursday, 11:20 - 21:50
  • Christmas Shutdown: Every year, with annual leave days protected
Responsibilities
  • Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
  • Support production teams by addressing breakdowns quickly and effectively.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical engineering issues.
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and safety at all times.
What We\'re Looking For
  • A time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
  • Good physical fitness due to the manual aspects of the role.
  • Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems.
  • Multiskilled capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines (highly desirable).
  • Familiarity with PLCs, controls, and drives (advantageous).
  • Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
Benefits
  • £47,400 annual salary (inclusive of flexibility allowance and shift pay).
  • Paid overtime at enhanced rates.
  • Production-based bonus scheme.
  • Christmas shutdown every year - ensuring time off during the festive period


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