Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to join a market-leading international manufacturing organisation based near the area of Hastings. The business can offer you extensive training, development and progression opportunities, including cross-skilling and upskilling, plus excellent career prospects following significant investment and future site development, securing the long-term future of the factory.
What’s in it for you:

• Salary of £49k per annum, plus overtime at a premium
• Employee benefits programme, including a wide range of personal perks, plus share option scheme & pension matched up to 10%
• Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), and cross-skilling opportunities
• Job security and personal development within a market-leading, international manufacturing organisation
• The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers on a permanent basis
• Hours of work – Days and Nights, 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am, 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off shift pattern

Roles and Responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer:

• Responsible for plant-wide proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure optimum performance of all equipment
• Work with the Engineering team to ensure delivery of Company, Factory and Team plans
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, inspections, servicing, and mechanical repairs
• Respond to and resolve breakdowns and mechanical issues quickly to minimise downtime
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to equipment reliability strategies

To Be Successful:

• You will need to hold one of the following qualifications to be considered: City and Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 and BTEC (Apprenticeship) in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong mechanical background with proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience in both planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, pumps, gearboxes, belts, and chains is highly desirable
• Basic understanding of electrical fault finding and PLCs would be an advantage but is not essential

In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and fast-paced business where opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career frequently arise.