Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Shepshed £45,000-£50,000 Shift – Sunday-Thursday (22:00-7:00) About the company: Our client is a granulator of PVC, copper and steel and then sells on the commodities on to other companies. They have recently been acquired by a global business, who operate across Europe, Asia and UK. Turning over around £54million across the UK, they have been going since 1947 and have 10 sites within the group. Processing between 1000 – 1300 tonnes per month, they are top 3 in the UK from a volume from a single site and are gaining more work. About the role As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be working on heavy industrial environment looking at improving the efficiency of the machine and joining at a time where you can take ownership of your role within the business. Responsibilities will include: Ensuring the smooth running of the factory, by performing reactive and planned maintenance work. Working with bearings, gearboxes, conveyor systems, pneumatics and hydraulics Working with heavy industrial machinery and coming up with resolutions to mechanical issues. Fault-finding mechanically, as well as being comfortable with LOTO procedures and safe isolation electrically. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical bias About you: To be considered for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position, you should have the following: Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Experience with welding machinery (MIG, TIG, STICK) – desirable, not essential Experience working within a heavy environment – understanding the common problems that come within the heavy industry from a mechanical view. Why join our client? Early stage of the company – good opportunity to get in and take ownership of the night shift as the business grows Opportunities to progress into senior positions Earning potential through paid overtime If you want to hear more about becoming a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at this industry leading group, then please press apply or give Karolis a call on, alternatively drop me an email on ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation TPBN1_UKTJ