Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

My client was founded in 1976 and is a leading producer of flux and metal-cored welding consumables and machines for hardfacing and maintenance applications.As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for the reliability and safety of the entire manufacturing site, ensuring that a diverse range of machinery, from vintage 1950s equipment to modern automated lines, remains operational and efficient. Additionally, the successful candidate will also play a key role in the mechanical build of bespoke welding machines and site-wide improvement projects.What we would like from the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant Level 3 NVQ/City and Guilds qualificationStrong, hands-on mechanical background with proven experience in maintaining manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders)Experience with thermal equipment (furnaces) or complex production lines is highly desirableFamiliarity with control cabinets or electronics is a distinct advantageBritish PassportWhat we offer the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:Salary between up to £40,000 doe25 days of annual leaveAnnual Bonus5% pension contribution39 hours per week (7.30 am till 4 pm Mon-Thurs and 7.30 am till 3 pm Fri)If this opportunity as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is of interest to you, dont hesitate and get in touch asap!Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion RecruitmentINDENGTPBN1_UKTJ