Mechanical Engineer

Role type : Permanent
Location : Coventry
Salary : £55,000
Sector : Nuclear
Posted : 20/08/2024
Ref : 25564
Salary: £55,000

Astute’s team is exclusively partnering with a leader in state of the art materials recycling to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join their brand new facility in Coventry.

The strategically important Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of £40,000- £55,000 dependant on experience.

If you’re a Mechanical Engineer with experience working within recycling or a similar heavy process industry and are looking to work for an organisation that is bringing state of the art processing to the UK then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Technical Shift Manager you will:

Support with the daily maintenance tasks across the recycling process plant, including working to planned preventative maintenance schedules and reacting effectively to breakdowns when needed.
Mechanical fault finding and root cause analysis on the heavy machinery.
Support with the overall equipment efficiency, ensuring down time is minimised and the plant runs at optimum performance.
Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements.
Log accurate maintenance records via the CMMS.
Working as part of a shift pattern
Other duties as required.

This role is working on a rotating shift pattern including earlies, lates and night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

Professional qualifications & Personal Skills

We are looking for someone with the following:

Previous experience working in a mechanical maintenance role within the waste management / recycling industry, or a similar heavy process site.
A good understanding of mechanical fault finding and the initiative to solve problems effectively.
A formal mechanical engineering qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
Experience using CMMS systems and LEAN principles.
A flexible approach to work, being able to adapt to the needs of the site.
Excellent communication and team working skills is essential.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

Basic salary of £40,000 – £55,000 DOE + overtime
Holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays
Competitive health benefits package.

To apply for this Mechanical Engineer opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to gnixon@astutepeople.co.uk or call 02392222964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more. You can also connect with Gemma on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting.

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