Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Location: Gloucestershire

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing operation based in Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer looking to join a well-established site, supporting critical production equipment within a fast-paced continuous manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, minimising downtime and driving continuous improvement across the mill.

What you'll be doing:

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• Providing preventative maintenance and mechanical breakdown support across the mill.
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• Diagnosing equipment failures and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
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• Identifying root causes of breakdowns and recommending improvements to prevent recurring issues.
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• Completing planned maintenance activities and feeding back completed work through the SAP maintenance management system.
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• Following up on shift reports, inspection findings and corrective maintenance actions.
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• Locating, issuing and returning spare parts through the maintenance stores system.
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• Working within Electrical and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work, issuing permits and certificates when required.
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• Supporting engineering change processes through the Management of Change (MOC) system.
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• Liaising with engineering teams to identify and resolve long-term reliability issues.
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• Carrying out a wide range of mechanical maintenance activities including: \n
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  • Transmission belt inspection, tensioning and replacement.
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  • Bearing and coupling inspections, alignment checks and replacements.
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  • Installation and maintenance of pumps, agitators, fans, refiners and paper machine equipment.
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  • Repair and maintenance of seals, packings and rotating equipment.
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  • Turning, milling, grinding and machining of components.
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  • General fabrication and welding work.
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  • Rigging, lifting and mechanical installation of heavy equipment.
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  • Fault finding and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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  • Maintenance and repair of compressors and ancillary equipment.
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• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance at all times.
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What we need from you:

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• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
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• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, process or continuous production environment.
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• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and best practice maintenance techniques.
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• Experience in fitting, machining, fabrication, rigging and lifting operations.
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• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical equipment and plant machinery.
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• Experience working on rotating equipment such as pumps, fans, gearboxes, conveyors and agitators.
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• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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• Familiarity with CMMS systems, ideally SAP.
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• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work within an industrial environment.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.
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• Flexible and proactive approach with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
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• Previous paper, pulp, manufacturing, chemical, FMCG or other process industry experience would be advantageous.
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What we offer:

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• Competitive salary and shift allowance.
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• Overtime opportunities.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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• Support towards further technical qualifications and career progression.
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• Stable employment within a leading manufacturing organisation.
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• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of mechanical plant and equipment.
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• A strong safety-focused and team-oriented working environment.
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How to Apply:

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below:

01453 852544

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Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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