Details:
- Salary: £48,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bishop Auckland County Durham
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.
The role will be working a Panama shift where you will work 7 days out of every 14 days.
The shift pattern is 2 weeks of days (6.30am to 6.00pm) then 2 weeks of nights (6.30pm to 6.00am).
The Job you’ll do
* As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably.
* You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.
* Duties also include:
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment.
* Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery.
* Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems.
* Replacing and aligning bearings.
* Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required.
* Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime.
About You
Essential
* Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments.
* Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.
* Strong commitment to health and safety best practice.
* Good communication skills, written and verbal.
* Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment.
* Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems.
Desirable
* Completed a hands on apprenticeship.
* HNC or HND qualification or equivalent.
* Experience in heavy manufacturing industry.
* Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills.
* Experience with electrical control systems.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Weekly paid.
* Annual earnings are circa £48,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).
* Overtime is available to increase earning potential.
* Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
* This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes.
* Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
* Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
* Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products.
* Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
* You can join company Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success