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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Shift: Monday to Friday - Days, 9-day fortnight
Pay: £40,000 per annum
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Have you recently completed an apprenticeship or are you a time-served Mechanical Engineer with experience in hydraulics and rotating equipment?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Tier 1 supplier to household name brands, currently investing in its maintenance team. You'll be joining at an exciting time where you can make a real difference, with the autonomy to take ownership of your work and the support of a dedicated Maintenance Manager.
This is what you'll be doing:
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the facility. Your main responsibility will be to carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on a range of equipment and machinery, minimising downtime and improving reliability.
Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and maintain production schedules.
Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, stripping machinery to component level and replacing parts.
Overhaul and replace bearings, seals, gearboxes, pumps, sprockets, and other rotating parts.
Maintain and repair hydraulic systems including valves, actuators, and hoses.
Support machinery moves, installations, and improvement projects.
Work independently and collaboratively to troubleshoot faults and implement lasting fixes.
Contribute to continuous improvement, reliability, and Health & Safety initiatives.
Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure compliance with company policies.
Support the development of a proactive and efficient maintenance function.
Qualifications:
Apprentice-trained or time-served Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong background in hydraulics and rotating equipment.
Skilled in strip-down, inspection, and rebuild of machinery to component level.
Excellent problem-solving ability with a logical and hands-on approach.
Organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
And this is what you'll get in return:
A starting salary of circa £40,000
Monday to Friday days, with a 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
Supportive leadership with real autonomy in your role
Opportunity to be part of a growing maintenance function with scope to shape its future
Long-term job security with a stable and respected Tier 1 supplier
You'll be joining a business with an excellent reputation for quality and service, supplying to some of the UK's best-known brands, and can look forward to future progression opportunities as the team continues to grow.
Are you up to the challenge?
Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Liam Reid.
Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be great for this role, please get in touch.
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