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Mechanical Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 48,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wrexham, Clwyd

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Job Description

Mechanical Engineer 4 on 4 off Days only up to £50,000

Responsible for delivering comprehensive mechanical maintenance and repair across production and intake systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation. The primary objective of the role is to minimise downtime, optimise equipment performance, and support the achievement of operational targets.

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical assets including rotating equipment, drive systems, conveying systems, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and structural components.

Key Responsibilities

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    Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with the site maintenance strategy.

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    Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to reduce production interruptions and unplanned downtime.

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    Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.

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    Work closely with production teams to prioritise and resolve breakdowns while maintaining safety and quality standards.

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    Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

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    Contribute to engineering projects including equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations.

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    Support reliability initiatives such as condition monitoring, vibration analysis, lubrication best practices, and asset lifecycle management.

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    Ensure all maintenance activities comply with statutory regulations and site safety procedures, including safe isolation (LOTO).

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    Accurately complete maintenance documentation, inspection reports, and asset records to ensure compliance and traceability.

Qualifications & Experience:

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    Recognised apprenticeship or formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

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    Proven experience in an industrial manufacturing or processing environment.

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    Strong understanding of mechanical systems including drives, power transmission, bearings, alignment, and fault diagnostics.

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    Experience working within structured maintenance systems and KPI-driven environments.

Technical Knowledge:

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    Solid understanding of mechanical maintenance principles and reliability engineering.

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    Knowledge of safe isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems..

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    Experience implementing both short-term corrective actions and longer-term engineering improvement projects.

Personal Attributes:

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    Proactive and solution-focused approach to fault finding and problem solving.

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    Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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    Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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    Organised and detail-oriented with accurate record-keeping skills

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