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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Training & Progression)

Plymouth
3 weeks ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Training & Progression)

£45,000 - £49,000 + Unlimited 2x Overtime + Multi Skilled Training + Clear Scope of Progression + 33 Days Holiday (Rising to 38) + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Premium Pension

Site based role, commutable from Plymouth, Ivybridge, Saltash, Torpoint and surrounding areas

Shift based role including Days, Lates & Nights

Are you a Mechanically biased Engineer from a manufacturing background looking to join a specialist manufacturer who will support you with long term training into a Multi Skilled Engineer, offer clear lines of progression into senior positions as well as an excellent benefits package including unlimited 2x overtime to significantly increase your on track earnings?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist company who will provide industry leading technical training to develop into a go to technical expert as well as great progression opportunities either off the tools or to senior level positions.

This company are a blue chip, global, bespoke manufacturer of precision tubing used across a range of industries from aerospace to oil & gas, they have built up a fantastic reputation for their quality of work and pioneering the industry. Backed by a corporate giant, they have a global reach and are looking to bolster their team of technical experts.

On offer is a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role where you will work on shifts including days, lates and nights and be responsible for both PPM and RM on a range of manufacturing machinery.

This role would suit a Mechanically biased Engineer from a Manufacturing background that is looking to technically progress their skillset through training, have the opportunity to progress their career into senior roles and work for a company where you will be truly valued.

The Role:

PPM and RM on Manufacturing Machinery
Multi Skilled Training & Excellent Progression
Shift based role, including days, lates and nightsThe Person:

Mechanical Maintenance Experience
Manufacturing industry experience
Wants to technically progress their career
Keywords: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Mills at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidate

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