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Mechanical Engineer

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Mexborough, South Yorkshire S64 5ST

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Mechanical Engineer role involves ensuring the continuous operation of production machines while minimizing downtime through effective maintenance and repair strategies.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in an FMCG production environment and ideally possess a mechanical engineering apprenticeship (HNC/HND is desirable).
  • The position offers a salary of £46,716, with additional benefits including a generous production bonus and a potential sign-on bonus of £650 within the first six months.
  • Employees will receive a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare after the probation period, and up to 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
  • The job requires knowledge of steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PPM/TPM maintenance operations, along with relevant safety certifications.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will report into the Deputy Engineering Manager. You will ensure continuous running of the production machines by minimising down time during day-to-day operations, PPM'S Fault finding and repair.

Client Details

This leading organisation in the UK's corrugated packaging and display sector collaborates with top brands, employs advanced technologies, and utilises smart materials to produce high-performance, high-definition corrugated products that consistently exceed industry standards in every measurable aspect.

Description

As a Mechanical Engineer toy will ensure continuous running of the production machines by minimising down time during day-to-day operations, PPM'S Fault finding and repair.

  • Providing a right first-time maintenance service to promote high quality product and services
  • Maintain plant and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
  • Identify spare parts to effect repairs using machine manufacture's manuals and order through stores
  • Maintain engineering standards and records in accordance with ISO 9001 and 9002
  • Follow up on outstanding issues to a successful conclusion
  • Carry out weekly detailed inspections, maintain logs and defect report sheets
  • Maintain and improve plant efficiency through planned PPMs of production machines 8. Complete detailed maintenance reports using a computer based maintenance package
  • Report any dangerous occurrences or unsafe machine conditions
  • Carry out SUSA discussions and monthly internal safety audits

Profile

  • Mechanical engineering apprenticeship (HNC/HND are desirable)
  • IOSH/NEBOSH
  • FLT/cherry picker if you dont have a licence willing to be put through your licence.
  • Welding
  • First Aid
  • Two years minimum experience in an FMCG production environment
  • Experience with Steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and PPM/TPM maintenance operations

Job Offer

  • Salary of £46,716
  • Current shift pattern is a 12 hours shift working across days and night, on a 36 hour working week.
  • Generous production bonus paid monthly or yearly after the probation period (£3.5k in 2023).
  • Opportunity of a £650 'Sign on Bonus' within the first 6 months.
  • Generous Contributory Pension Scheme which increases to 10% employer contribution after 2 years' service.
  • BUPA Private Healthcare Scheme after the probation period.
  • Annual leave (increasing with service) up to 25 days plus public holidays.
  • Long Service Award Scheme.
  • Death in Service up to four times basic salary.
  • PPE provided.
  • Free on-site car parking.
  • Cycle to work scheme after the probationary period.
  • Shopping discounts.
  • On site subsidised canteen with free tea, coffee, and juice

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.