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Mechanical Engineer

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12 months ago
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Mechanical Engineer

Stroud, Gloucestershire

£32,000 - £35,000 Per Annum + Overtime + Bonus

We at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are excited to be supporting a growing, specialist engineering company in recruiting a Mechanical Engineer! The company provide services to a wide variety of sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Nuclear and Marine.

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person, who will support all service requirements. The role will be 75% workshop based with 25% travelling across the UK (there will be a working away allowance).

Mechanical Engineer Main Responsibilities:



Working predominantly in a small team locally but with opportunity to support a wide range of engineering projects across the business

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Stripping, surveying and overhauling hydraulic equipment / components

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Fault diagnosis

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Manufacturing pipework solutions including hose assemblies

Mechanical Engineer Ideal Candidate:

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Hydraulics and pneumatics background (desirable, not essential)

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Proven background in mechanical engineering / fitting / servicing / maintenance

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Experience of fault diagnosis and identifying technical issues

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Hardworking, self-motivated and a "can-do" attitude

Mechanical Engineer Further Details / Benefits:

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Company vehicle provided

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Overtime available

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Working away allowance

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Company pension

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Free parking

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8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm Fridays

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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