Mechanical Engineer; Plant Machinery

Mechanical Engineer (Plant Machinery) opportunity with one of the UK's leading independent suppliers of waste balers and compactors.

Location

This role is based on site in Knaresborough, with occasional opportunity to support field service engineers with installations, commissioning or more complex repairs when additional resource is required.

Benefits:

• £36K - £40K doe
• Refurbishment Bonus Scheme, (details discussed at interview)
• Overtime available when required
• Permanent, Full Time Position – Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm with 1hr for lunch
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 20 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays, Rising By One Day Every Year Of Service To 25 Days

Key responsibilities:

The Mechanical Engineer (Plant Machinery) will:

• Inspect and assess used balers and compactors.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical faults.
• Refurbish machinery to a high standard.
• Carry out service, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Replace worn or damaged components.
• Complete final testing before machines leave the workshop.
• Carry out MIG welding and fabrication where required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Complete digital in...