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Mechanical Engineer – Foundry Environment
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £48,000 per annum + Monthly Bonus
Shift Pattern: Panama Days Shift
Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer:
- Preventative Maintenance & Repairs: Perform routine and reactive maintenance on foundry equipment and machinery to minimize downtime.
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics Expertise: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Interpret Engineering Drawings: Read and work from detailed mechanical engineering drawings for the installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery.
- Health & Safety: Adhere to safety standards and practices, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
The Ideal Mechanical Engineer:
- Experience: Proven background as a Mechanical Engineer, ideally within a foundry, heavy industrial, or manufacturing setting.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding and practical experience with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
- Drawings Interpretation: Ability to accurately read and work from complex mechanical engineering drawings.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent) would be advantageous.
Package Offered to the Mechanical Engineer:
- Salary: £48,000+ per annum.
- Monthly Bonus: Enjoy additional earnings with a monthly bonus.
- Shift Pattern: Days-only Panama shift, offering a good work-life balance.
- Progressive Environment: Be part of an industry-leading team in a well-established foundry, with continuous improvement opportunities.
