Mechanical Engineer
hace 8 días
Ellesmere Port
Proactive Personnel are working closely with a large manufacturer, to recruit a skilled Mechanical Engineer for their team in Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing and improving mechanical systems and devices within a busy manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of mechanical systems, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes. Knowledge and experience required: • Boiler / steam systems, • Industrial building services (sprinkler systems, CHP, process cooling and heating), • Hydraulics systems, • Pneumatic systems, • Highbay racking, • Conveyor systems, • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems and machinery, including bearings, shafts, hydraulics, pneumatics, boiler and plant equipment, • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in production machinery, including high-speed machines, conveyors, and other automated systems, • Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns to minimize downtime and ensure production targets are met, • Support automation and control system enhancements to increase system reliability and production throughput, • Ensure all mechanical systems comply with safety standards and industry regulations (e.g., NFPA, NEC), • Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and audits to ensure safe operation of mechanical equipment, • Enforce safe working practices, • Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to address technical challenges and improve the performance of manufacturing equipment, • Maintain accurate records of all mechanical maintenance activities, including repairs, upgrades, and system performance, • Generate and review reports on mechanical performance, system issues, and maintenance needs Candidates should be educated to HNC level and have a minimum of 3–5 years’ experience. Ideally, applicants will also hold FLT and Cherry Picker licences. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required, including: • Strong troubleshooting abilities in order to quickly resolve mechanical and control system issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities, • Strong self-starter capable of independent learning and desire to learn and develop, • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with production teams and other engineering staff, • Ability to document and explain technical information to non-technical personnel, • Ability to ensure adherence to safety protocols and best practices in mechanical maintenance Information: • 4 on 4 off shifts, days and nights, • £62,000 per annum, • Permanent vacancy with job security, • Our client is a progressive employer with a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, • You will join a friendly and flexible team, supporting the maintenance department of a leading manufacturer, • Competitive salary and a generous holiday allowance, • A competitive company pension is available following a qualifying period, along with a contributory healthcare programme, • Uniform is provided free of charge, along with unlimited free tea and coffee. Free fruit is also provided for all staff