Mechanical Engineer- Timber Manufacturing

Wrexham - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 35000 - 45000

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Wrexham

Salary: From 35000 per year

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated maintenance team. This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise to maintain repair and improve our manufacturing machinery and equipment efficiently ensuring minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned and reactive maintenance across the production site.
Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
Install and commission plant machinery.
Maintain and repair gearboxes motors conveyors and systems involving hydraulics and pneumatics.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting safe working practices.

Candidate Requirements

Relevant engineering qualifications in mechanical maintenance or similar.
Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical fault finding.
Experience with gearboxes motors hydraulics pneumatics and conveyors is highly desirable.
Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Driving license required.
Experience with mobile plant machinery is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

Permanent full-time position within a well-established growing company.
Opportunities for training and career development.
Company-provided workwear.
Standard working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm with alternate Saturdays paid at overtime rates.
Competitive salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Company pension scheme.

Required Skills:

Mechanical Maintenance Electrical Fault Finding Hydraulics Pneumatics Gearboxes Motors Conveyors Plant Installation Commissioning Troubleshooting Problem Solving Health and Safety Compliance Teamwork Independent Working Equipment Repair Preventive Maintenance Machinery Efficiency Technical Diagnostics

Required Education:

Engineering Qualification (Mechanical Maintenance or similar) Relevant Trade Certification Experience in Mechanical Maintenance Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices Driving License Experience with Mobile Plant Machinery (preferred) Overtime Flexibility Strong Communication Skills Willingness to Work Weekends

Mechanical EngineerLocation: WrexhamSalary: From 35000 per yearEmployment Type: Permanent Full-timeJob OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated maintenance team. This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise to maintain repair and improve our manufacturing...