Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

3sixty Resourcing Ltd

Leicester, Leicestershire

11 months ago

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Full Time, Permanent - Monday to Friday
Leicestershire
£18 Per hour + Overtime - Expected Earnings circa £50k per annum

In a nutshell…

Our client, is a well-established manufacturer of high-quality broach cutting tools, supplying into the Aerospace and Automotive sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Leicester.

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing manual and CNC machinery within a precision engineering environment. You'll take ownership of preventative maintenance schedules, respond to breakdowns quickly, and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment.

What's involved for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer…

Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery and plant
Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
Use diagnostic tools for fault-finding and repairs
Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and service activities
Work closely with the production and engineering teams to improve uptime
Adhere to health & safety standards and company procedures0What you'll need…

NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Around 10 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role
Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electric motors
Able to read technical drawings and schematics
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Strong team player with clear communication skillsBenefits for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer…

Competitive Salary + Overtime and Bonus
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Attendance Bonus
Relaxed and friendly working environment
Skills and Career DevelopmentThis is a Full time, permanent Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role, working Monday to Friday based on 37 hours per week with additional earnings available through overtime and bonus scheme.

Should this position be of interest, please apply within.

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.

3Sixty Resourcing Ltd is an independent recruitment consultancy based in Peterborough supplying permanent and contract personnel across the UK.

We have a wealth of experience operating in the permanent, temporary and contract industry. We take pride in providing the best customer journey for our clients and candidates covering the following areas: Office, Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing

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