Multiskilled Engineer

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Mechanical Engineer.

What's in it for you:

• Salary £60,275 including shift allowance
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Learning and Development policies
• Family Friendly Policies

Working as part of the Engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will provide hands-on mechanical support, diagnose faults and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Mechanical Engineer looking to join an established manufacturing business with a strong focus on reliability, safety and production performance.

In your new role:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production equipment and machinery
• Complete hands-on mechanical repairs, welding and fabrication as required
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimise production downtime
• Work with mechanical drive systems, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Re-engineer and modify equipment to improve reliability, efficiency and performance
• Provide technical support and advice to production teams
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in line with company procedures
• Respond effectively to breakdowns and prioritise repairs based on production requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with Health & Safety requirements
• Work collaboratively with the wider Engineering and Production teams to maintain high levels of plant availability
• Take ownership of maintenance issues and use strong problem-solving skills to identify effective solutions

What you will need to succeed:

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with relevant industrial experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving ability
• Experience carrying out mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong experience in welding and fabrication
• Experience working with mechanical drive systems
• Good knowledge of mechanical maintenance and fault-finding techniques
• Ability to make confident decisions and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and organisational skills

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Laheen , on the Engineering Desk , today.