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
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
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Mechanical Engineer in Shepshed employer: Ata-Recruitment-Ltd
At Ata-Recruitment-Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in Burton upon Trent, our team enjoys competitive benefits, ongoing training, and clear pathways for career advancement, all while working with cutting-edge technology in the field of robotics and automation. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
