Mechanical maintenance engineer

Overview

Our client is a leading company specialising in the heat treatment of steel and non-ferrous parts for the Aerospace and Engineering industries. We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join a small team involved in servicing and maintaining a range of heat treatment furnaces and associated plant. Based in Bury BL9.

Candidate requirements

The suitable candidate will be required to demonstrate:

• A strong Mechanical Engineering background, experienced and qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• The ability to carry out preventative maintenance and servicing of plant and equipment.
• Possess excellent diagnostic skills to diagnose the causes and rectification of breakdowns.

Skills / qualifications

• General mechanical/maintenance skills; including welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, replacing bearings, transmission systems including pulleys and belts.
• Pumps and Motor experience
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Good communication skills, liaising with client departments.

Responsibilities

• Working within the Engineering Department to carry out regular servicing and maintenance of thermal processing equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to evaluate and rectify plant issues.
• Complete required documentation for the Engineering System.
• Follow predefined procedures to ensure continued safe/efficient operation of all equipment.
• Carry out required training to confidently complete tasks for maintenance activities.
• Ensure designated tasks are completed within the scheduled time.
• Assisting with project work such as installation and commissioning of new equipment, plant improvements and upgrades.
• Monitor stock levels and re-order as required.
• Respond to breakdown out of hours situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory company pension scheme: up to 8%
• Company Health Scheme
• Profit related pay scheme
• 24 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays
• The opportunity for continuous improvement and training

Looking for immediate start, please give me a call on ask for Sue Boardman