Job Description:

Job title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Location: Gloucestershire

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing operation based in Gloucestershire. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer looking to join a well-established site, supporting critical production equipment within a fast-paced continuous manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, minimising downtime and driving continuous improvement across the mill.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing preventative maintenance and mechanical breakdown support across the mill.
• Diagnosing equipment failures and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Identifying root causes of breakdowns and recommending improvements to prevent recurring issues.
• Completing planned maintenance activities and feeding back completed work through the SAP maintenance management system.
• Following up on shift reports, inspection findings and corrective maintenance actions.
• Locating, issuing and returning spare parts through the maintenance stores system.
• Working within Electrical and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work, issuing permits and certificates when required.
• Supporting engineering change processes through the Management of Change (MOC) system.
• Liaising with engineering teams to identify and resolve long-term reliability issues.
• Carrying out a wide range of mechanical maintenance activities including:
  • Transmission belt inspection, tensioning and replacement.
  • Bearing and coupling inspections, alignment checks and replacements.
  • Installation and maintenance of pumps, agitators, fans, refiners and paper machine equipment.
  • Repair and maintenance of seals, packings and rotating equipment.
  • Turning, milling, grinding and machining of components.
  • General fabrication and welding work.
  • Rigging, lifting and mechanical installation of heavy equipment.
  • Fault finding and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Maintenance and repair of compressors and ancillary equipment.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance at all times.

What we need from you:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, process or continuous production environment.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and best practice maintenance techniques.
• Experience in fitting, machining, fabrication, rigging and lifting operations.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical equipment and plant machinery.
• Experience working on rotating equipment such as pumps, fans, gearboxes, conveyors and agitators.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, ideally SAP.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work within an industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.
• Flexible and proactive approach with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Previous paper, pulp, manufacturing, chemical, FMCG or other process industry experience would be advantageous.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and shift allowance.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Support towards further technical qualifications and career progression.
• Stable employment within a leading manufacturing organisation.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of mechanical plant and equipment.
• A strong safety-focused and team-oriented working environment.

How to Apply:

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below:

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