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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- bishop auckland, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £43 - £52 Per Week
Job Description
Overview
MTrec's new career opportunity. Our client are specialists in their industry sector, and they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.
The role will operate on a Panama shift where you will work 7 days out of every 14 days. The shift pattern is two weeks of days (6.30am to 6.00pm) followed by two weeks of nights (6.30pm to 6.00am).
Responsibilities
- As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in-house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably.
- You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment.
- Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery.
- Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems.
- Replacing and aligning bearings.
- Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required.
- Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime.
About You
- Essential
- Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments.
- Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.
- Strong commitment to health and safety best practice.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment.
- Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems.
- Desirable
- Completed a hands-on apprenticeship.
- HNC or HND qualification or equivalent.
- Experience in heavy manufacturing industry.
- Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills.
- Experience with electrical control systems.
The Rewards and Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Annual earnings are circa £48,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).
- Overtime is available to increase earning potential.
- Support through employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, including a 24/7 online GP, counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes.
- Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
- Financial advice and support, including guidance from pension providers and help with savings and loan options.
- Discounts with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products.
- Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
- Share Incentive Plan and Employee Profit Participation Programme available.