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Mechanical Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 46,000 - 49,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newark-on-Trent

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer our client based in Low Marnham, NG23 on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will ideally be apprentice trained, to minimum level 2 (C&G / EAL NVQ). We will also consider those who have an attitude for mechanical work or have experience in a similar role. They will work as part of a knowledgeable team to ensure that all plant, equipment, buildings and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with current health, safety, environmental and equipment legislation standards.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days/nights (average of 43 hours a week).  You must be able to complete both days and nights  as part of your shift pattern – Hours are 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off, days 05.30 – 17.45 / nights 17.30 – 05.45 ( At the end of your shift, 15 minutes allowance (handover/shower time).

Entitled to 2 x paid 30-minute break to be taken at an appropriate time throughout working shift

Rewards
Annual salary £46-49k, depending on qualifications/experience (without overtime)
Paid overtime at time and a quarter
Holiday Entitlement 20 days
Company pension
Company sick pay scheme
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Occupational health
Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Companies rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
Financial education and guidance through external providers
Introduce a friend reward £300
 
 Requirements
Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on experience.
Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Highly motivated and willing to support others.
Manufacturing / Process experience with evidence of PPM delivery and control.
Ability to demonstrate fault-finding skills.
Must be open to further personal development in line with the Company training plan.
Be able to work on your own, proficiently, without immediate supervision, or as part of a team.
Must be eligible to work in UK.
Responsibilities
Working closely with production to maximise utilisation of site assets.
Maintain maximum effectiveness and benefit from existing site equipment.
Assist with development of new manufacturing methods and contribute to continuous improvement.
Proactively drive improvement and cost savings of energy and utilities whilst maintaining the ability to meet varying and increasing demands from production.
Work cross functionally to deliver a consistent and dynamic approach to continuous improvement.
To ensure all work is completed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Conduct planned maintenance of plant in adherence to the CMMS system (Holistech).
Completion of all relevant, statutory documentation.
 
 ADDITIONAL INFO: 
The role sits within the Mechanical team, therefore multi skilled electrical skills are not required as they would not be utilised in this position - Candidates must have strong, hands-on mechanical skills relevant to the role.
Right to work in the UK checked- we cannot offer sponsorship at this time 
Able to reliably travel to site, own transport, this is critical given the shift pattern and location of site 

If you have the above qualifications and experience and are interested in having a chat, please contact Jo on (phone number removed) or click apply

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