Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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.