At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve production equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Leading food manufacturing organisation with a focus on reliability and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, holiday entitlement, life assurance, pension contribution, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on production performance.
- Qualifications: Time-served Mechanical Engineer with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Mechanical Engineer.
What's in it for you:
- Salary £60,275 including shift allowance
- Competitive Holiday Entitlement
- Life Assurance
- Pension Contribution
- Learning and Development policies
- Family Friendly Policies
Working as part of the Engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will provide hands-on mechanical support, diagnose faults and contribute to continuous improvement across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Mechanical Engineer looking to join an established manufacturing business with a strong focus on reliability, safety and production performance.
In your new role:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production equipment and machinery
- Complete hands-on mechanical repairs, welding and fabrication as required
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimise production downtime
- Work with mechanical drive systems, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Re-engineer and modify equipment to improve reliability, efficiency and performance
- Provide technical support and advice to production teams
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in line with company procedures
- Respond effectively to breakdowns and prioritise repairs based on production requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with Health & Safety requirements
- Work collaboratively with the wider Engineering and Production teams to maintain high levels of plant availability
- Take ownership of maintenance issues and use strong problem-solving skills to identify effective solutions
What you will need to succeed:
- Time-served Mechanical Engineer with relevant industrial experience
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
- Strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving ability
- Experience carrying out mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong experience in welding and fabrication
- Experience working with mechanical drive systems
- Good knowledge of mechanical maintenance and fault-finding techniques
- Ability to make confident decisions and work effectively with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and organisational skills
For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Laheen, on the Engineering Desk, today.
Multiskilled Engineer employer: Vickerstock
Join a leading engineering and manufacturing specialist in County Louth, where your role as an HR Business Partner will be pivotal in driving operational growth and fostering a collaborative culture. With a strong commitment to employee development and wellbeing, the company offers excellent career progression opportunities, a supportive team environment, and a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. Experience a positive workplace culture that values innovation and teamwork while making a meaningful impact across multiple sites.
