Mechanical Engineer

A great opportunity has arisen for a mechanical engineer to join a great team who support some of the biggest UK businesses.

Job description:

• Design, develop, and optimise engineering solutions for various projects, ensuring they meet technical, quality, and safety standards.
• Repairs and maintenance of our mechanical equipment to the highest standard of workmanship
• Providing recommended/detailed specifications to our Operations Team of parts for stock replacements and parts needed to undertake repairs
• Manufacturing and fabrication of parts and equipment
• Mig welding, use of lathe and other equipment
• Removal and decommissioning of machinery
• Match marking
• Floor preparation including core drilling
• Positioning, alignment and levelling including bolting down
• Assist in skating heavy machinery
• Use of forklift, plant and equipment to achieve all of the above

Beneficial skills / qualifications

• Educated to HNC or Engineering Degree, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 5/6
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK Driving License
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Health and safety conscious, full understanding of related RAMS to deliver an effective and safe maintenance regime

Additional details:

• Competitive salary
• Generous overtime structure with weekly overtime and weekend work available
• Discretionary performance bonus scheme
• Full uniform and PPE
• Company pension
• 28 days paid holiday
• Long service award- up to 5 additional days annual leave awarded for long service
• Free on-site parking
• Career development, training and learning opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and creativity.

Standard business hours are 7.30am - 5pm, Mon - Fri, equivalent to 45 hours per week

When working on site, it may require early starts and late finishes. There is also the possibility of weekend working and nights away so willingness to travel is essential.