Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

West Berkshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the safe efficient and reliable operation of a highly automated manufacturing site. The role focuses on planned and reactive mechanical maintenance fault-finding and continuous improvement to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out mechanical maintenance fault-finding and breakdown repairs on automated production equipment
Work on conveyors mixers ovens kilns pneumatics hydraulics and associated systems
Complete PPMs to a high standard and maintain accurate maintenance records
Perform general welding fabrication and basic machining where required
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures risk assessments and permit-to-work systems
Isolate plant and equipment using lock-off procedures prior to maintenance
Support plant shutdowns start-ups and continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively within a large multi-skilled engineering team
Be flexible with overtime shift cover and training requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND or equivalent)
Minimum of 3 years mechanical maintenance experience
Background in FMCG or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
A solid understanding of health & safety practices in industrial settings
Willingness to work a Panama days and nights shift pattern

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial sensors (PNP / NPN)
Experience with pneumatics hydraulics and automated machinery
Welding fabrication and basic machining experience
Training or awareness in lifting & slinging HAVS confined space working at height and isolation procedures

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary
Enhanced pension scheme
Opportunity to work on a brand-new highly automated site
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career progression within a large engineering team

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please get in touch with us or apply below.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out mechanical maintenance fault-finding and breakdown repairs on automated production equipment
Work on conveyors mixers ovens kilns pneumatics hydraulics and associated systems
Complete PPMs to a high standard and maintain accurate maintenance records
Perform general welding fabrication and basic machining where required
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures risk assessments and permit-to-work systems
Isolate plant and equipment using lock-off procedures prior to maintenance
Support plant shutdowns start-ups and continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively within a large multi-skilled engineering team
Be flexible with overtime shift cover and training requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND or equivalent)
Minimum of 3 years mechanical maintenance experience
Background in FMCG or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
A solid understanding of health & safety practices in industrial settings
Willingness to work a Panama days and nights shift pattern

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial sensors (PNP / NPN)
Experience with pneumatics hydraulics and automated machinery
Welding fabrication and basic machining experience
Training or awareness in lifting & slinging HAVS confined space working at height and isolation procedures

Benefits Include: