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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pennine Recruitment
Castleford
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pennine Recruitment, acting as an employment agency, are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for an established international manufacturing business in the West Yorkshire area

This is a permanent position working on a 3 shift rotating pattern- 6-2/2-10/10-6 with some weekend cover on a rota. The starting salary is £45,848 PA with weekends paid at time and a half/ double time as overtime.

This is a role with a growing company and a variety of internal opportunities.

The Role

* Ensure all safety protocols are followed

* Root cause analysis / Fault finding and diagnosis on a range of mechanical and electrical factory equipment

* Carry out planned maintenance

* Offer solutions to improve downtime and health and safety on and around the machinery

* Working in a team environment and capable of working independently

Qualifications/Experience

* Time served / Apprentice trained or to Degree/HNC level or equivalent

* Experience of mechanical engineering in a heavy industry environment

* Understanding of PLC and general electrical knowledge to a basic or intermediate level

* Lathe/ Milling and fabrication experience to a basic/ intermediate level

We are looking for someone confident and autonomous for this role, as it is a close-knit team relying on co-operation.

For more information call (phone number removed) and ask for Simon or apply online now for immediate interviews...

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