Are you a versatile and skilled engineer ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We're seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our dedicated team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our factory.
About the Role
This is a hands-on position that demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and repairing factory machinery. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment with a mix of mechanical and electrical tasks, ensuring our operations run seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintenance, repair, and installation of factory machinery.
* Troubleshooting and resolving issues with minimal downtime.
* Handling a wide range of systems, including machine tools, gearboxes, pneumatic controls, fire alarms, and electrical drives.
* Conducting planned maintenance and liaising with external contractors when required.
* Maintaining general factory infrastructure and systems.
* Sharing call-out responsibilities and providing weekend breakdown cover on rotation.
What We're Looking For:
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or higher).
* Experience with:
* Machine tools
* Gearboxes and drives
* Pneumatic systems
* Fire alarm testing and maintenance
* Strong problem-solving abilities with the confidence to escalate issues when necessary.
Desirable Skills:
* Electrical qualifications (18th Edition preferred).
* Experience with single and three-phase motors, AC/DC drives, and heater/cooling controls.
* PAT testing certification and knowledge of electrical control systems.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Pay: £15.85 - £16.90/hour (depending on experience), with overtime paid at 1.5x the basic rate.
* Additional Earnings: Weekend breakdown coverage paid at 8 basic hours per week, plus additional pay for call-outs.
* Flexible Leave: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with flexibility to work and save bank holidays when the factory is running.
* Work-Life Balance: Paid lunch breaks and a fair call-out rota.
* Development Opportunities: Grow your skills with further electrical training and varied hands-on experience.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (42.5 hours/week, including paid lunch).
* Rotational weekend coverage: Up to 50.5 hours/week when on call.
For more information and to apply please send an up-to-date CV to Matthew Robinson