Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Shifts - Belfast

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Belfast
2 days ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Shifts - Belfast - Salary Up To £50000 Your New Company Step into a business that champions growth and innovation! With clear career pathways, hands-on learning and a supportive culture, you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding future. Join a leading UK manufacturer committed to sustainability, technology, and employee development. Your New Role As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and play a pivotal role in maintaining our machinery and ensuring operational excellence. This position offers an excellent chance to enhance your technical skills within a dynamic international organisation. Whilst on shift your core duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishment, installation, improvements, and modifications to plant and services * Minimise downtime and maintain equipment in optimal condition. What You'll Need To Succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to display the following skills, experience and qualifications: Completed a recognised apprenticeship as a mechanical or mechatronic engineer, and preferably educated to HNC or equivalent level * Minimum of 2 years' post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing background * Proficient in the maintenance of mechanical systems: pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, vacuum systems, mechanical drives / gearboxes * Experience in planned, preventative maintenance * Experience in fault diagnosis in mechanical systems and equipment * Preferred experience in equipment installation * Preferred experience in fabrication and pipe fitting * Preferred experience of predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibrational analysis. What You'll Get In Return Enjoy a workplace that values your wellbeing and growth. Our client offers a competitive salary of up to £50000 with profit share, contributory pension, life assurance and free parking. You'll benefit from training, career progression and recognition schemes, plus a positive culture with charity events, team building and staff celebrations. Additional perks include a uniform allowance, cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing support, and extra holidays for long service. What You Need To Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Fitter Maintenance Technician Benefits: Up to £50000

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