Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Glossop

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Howmet Aerospace

Apply for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role at Howmet Aerospace.

Working Hours

The postholder is required to work such hours as are necessary to satisfactorily perform the role. This role will be required to work shifts as required by the Company. The current working pattern is known as the PANAMA Shift pattern, working 24/7, 12‑hour shifts, Days/Nights on a 4‑week rotation. This shift attracts a shift allowance.

Responsibilities

Candidates applying for this role must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Main Purpose of Job

To effectively carry out the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of all equipment used within the manufacturing industry. To support the operations team to achieve their target and to maintain health & safety standards. To meet legislative requirements and company standards while ensuring optimum plant performance.

Key Tasks And Accountabilities

• Assisting with the development of PPM systems and the forward scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance in a steel work / heavy engineering environment.
• Hydraulics/Pneumatic/Cooling Systems.
• Planning and scheduling planned and unplanned work.
• Liaise with client departments.
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
• Monitor maintenance costs.
• Improve production facilities.

Skills

• Determined, quality orientated, organized and disciplined.
• Able to uphold and maintain systems/standards.
• Good communicator and listener, analytical and numerate.
• Team player.
• FLT, OHC, Confined Space, Working at Height, MEWP.
• Knowledge of SHIRES electronic maintenance system or equivalent.
• Attention to detail.
• Supportive for all maintenance activities.

Experience

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow job instructions / processes.
• A good understanding of the principles of Health & Safety at work.
• Experience of mechanical engineering in a production line/foundry environment.

Benefits

• Death in Service Benefit (6 x Salary).
• Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave.
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement (Monday to Friday – 25 Days plus Bank Holidays). The PANAMA shift pattern attracts a holiday entitlement of 23 days.
• Employee Reward Recognition Schemes.
• Service Awards.
• Employee Referral Programme.
• WPA Cash Back Health Scheme – Bronze Category is Complimentary.
• Annual Health Surveillance.
• Mental Health First Aiders on Site.
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives.
• Regular health initiatives including flu vaccinations.
• Occupational Health Support.
• Celebration Events.
• Free Parking.
• Uniform/PPE.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified to C&G/NQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed a recognised Apprenticeship.
• GCSE’s – A-C, including English and Maths.

Seniority level

Entry level.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Job function3>

Engineering and Information Technology.