Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours / varied shift pattern
Our client, a leading manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role involves working on varied shift patterns to ensure the reliability and safety of manufacturing assets. The position offers opportunities for training and continuous development within a safety-focused environment.
The Role
Adhere to company rules, health and safety, and environmental standards.
Perform preventative planned maintenance tasks to ensure asset safety and reliability.
Conduct fault finding on all assets and repair machine breakdowns.
Identify and support corrective actions on asset and process limitations.
Work with and install single phase and three phase electrical circuits.
Engage in training and continuous development opportunities as required.
Continuously seek to improve the reliability and cost-effectiveness of all assets.
Contribute to the company's objectives and values.
Required Expertise
Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
Experience with preventative maintenance systems and breakdown repair.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to unplanned issues.
Benefits
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Company pension scheme
Free parking
Generous holiday allowance
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
Essential Skills and Competencies
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Competent at using preventative maintenance systems and performing breakdown repairs
Good understanding of and proactive engagement in health and safety requirements
Capable of working under pressure and responding effectively to unplanned issues
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Able to undertake shift work, including back shift, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
Competent in wearing personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, safety shoes, and safety glasses
Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test as well as a company medical
Knowledge and understanding of 5s and lean manufacturing techniques
Competent at the use of IT software, such as Microsoft
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
Time served in a mechanically biased maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing environment
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