NEW VACANCY! (PK9205)
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER / MECHANICAL FITTER
SOUTH EAST / ESSEX
SALARY: 35,000 – 42,000 (Depending on Experience) + Overtime Opportunities + Training and Development
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Thursday – 7.30am till 4pm (30 min unpaid break) & Friday 6am till 12pm
Our client is an independent manufacturer of bespoke cardboard tubes and cores producing millions of tubes annually, ranging from small diameters to large custom sizes, serving a wide range of sectors from industrial packaging, postal tubes, display/film props and carpet cores.
They are currently looking for a skilled and hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join their team. This will be a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer with a solid mechanical background to play a key role within a busy fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair production machinery to ensure optimal performance
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective mechanical repairs
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Set up machinery for production runs
- Replace and fit components including bearings, belts, chains, and motors
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and restore production as quickly as possible
- Support ongoing machinery improvements and upgrades
Requirements:
- Background in paper, packaging or cardboard manufacturing (Preferred)
- Knowledge of pneumatics and/or hydraulics (Preferred)
- Multi-skilled Maintenance Experience (Preferred)
- Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
- Experience working with gearboxes, motors and conveyor systems
- Hands-on capability to strip, repair and rebuild machinery
- Ability to work independently and effectively troubleshoot issues
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