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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 6JX

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position offers an annual salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 and is based in Prudhoe.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a regulated environment, adhering to GMP standards.
  • The successful candidate will assist the engineering manager in optimizing factory operations, managing maintenance work orders, and driving improvements across the site.
  • Key responsibilities include performing reactive and proactive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
  • Additional benefits include a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, paid company events, and opportunities for overtime at increased pay rates.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Annual Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
  • Location: Prudhoe
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in pneumatics to join our client’s team. This role involves assisting the engineering manager in overseeing the engineering department, optimising factory operations, resolving breakdowns, maintaining schedules, and driving improvements across the site including new machinery, hygiene, quality, and performance.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Responsible for all reactive and proactive maintenance, ensuring it is carried out to the highest standards across the site.
  • Liaise with management regarding ongoing and required works.
  • Manage maintenance work orders from all departments, ensuring timely completion to regulation standards.
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance within the factory.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance calls from all departments.
  • Prioritise maintenance issues and delegate tasks as necessary.
  • Attend to plant and machinery breakdowns when required.
  • Conduct tests, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on schedule, adopting a proactive approach to maintenance.
  • Drive improvements in plant uptime and maintenance KPIs through planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
  • Implement machinery and site improvement works.
  • Effectively manage time to ensure minimal engineering downtime.
  • Monitor equipment performance and take corrective actions as needed, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Engage in PUWER and risk assessments and monitor spares stock.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a regulated environment, working to GMP standards.
  • Recognised Electrical/Mechanical qualifications to NVQ Level 3 or higher (HNC/HND); IOSH, IPAF desirable.
  • 16th/18th edition certification is desirable.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, efficiency, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently with discipline and initiative.
  • Proficient in understanding electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.
  • Experience with three-phase motor drives and other production equipment.
  • PLC fault-finding experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Knowledge of zoned areas would be advantageous.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with a bonus scheme.
  • Additional leave, canteen, company pension, employee discount.
  • Free and on-site parking.
  • Paid company events.
  • Overtime opportunities at time and a half or double pay.
  • Employee of the month (prizes up to £250)
  • Annual pay review.
  • Annual Christmas Bonus (dependant on performance).

Working hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 7am-3.30pm
  • Friday – 7am – 2.30pm

To apply for this Mechanical Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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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.