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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

KineticPlc

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a long-term contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced machine tools and contribute to the maintenance of complex systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, ideally with a formal apprenticeship and extensive experience in machine tool environments. You will be part of a dynamic team, initially working on a dayshift before transitioning to a 3-shift pattern. Join a company that values expertise and offers a supportive work environment where your skills will be put to great use.

5+ years engineering experience required, preferably in a machine tool environment.
Experience with Siemens 840D/DSL and machine tool adjustments is essential.

Perform maintenance on mechanical systems and machine tools.
Work in a 3-shift pattern, adapting to operational needs.

Experience of machine tools

Formal apprenticeship / 5+ years engineering experience

Working in a machine tool environment

Mechatronics/cross discipline trained

Competent with computing, MS applications

Experience with machine tool geometric alignments/adjustments

Basic understanding of induction motors

Knowledge of the operation of relays/contactors/electro-mechanical valves/pumps

Experience with the use of test equipment

Understands basic electrical drawings

Understands advanced hydraulic drawings

Understands advanced pneumatic drawings

Experience with Siemens 840D/DSL

Familiarity with Siemens 840D/DSL basic diagnostics, alarm messages, I/O

Formal apprenticeship

5+ years engineering experience

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Temporary

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Contract Type: Long-term contract
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £39-40k per annum (plus shift allowance when on shifts)

Kinetic Recruitment is currently resourcing for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a long-term contract in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Our client is a well-known engineering company with operations worldwide. This position will initially start on a dayshift but will eventually lead to a 3-shift pattern once the successful candidate settles in.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Skills and Experience:

Experience of machine tools
Formal apprenticeship / 5+ years engineering experience
Working in a machine tool environment preferred
Mechatronics/cross discipline trained
Competent with computing, MS applications
Experience with machine tool geometric alignments/adjustments
Basic understanding of induction motors
Knowledge of the operation of relays/contactors/electro-mechanical valves/pumps
Experience with the use of test equipment
Understands basic electrical drawings
Understands advanced hydraulic drawings
Understands advanced pneumatic drawings
Experience with Siemens 840D/DSL
Familiarity with Siemens 840D/DSL basic diagnostics, alarm messages, I/O

If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply via the link provided.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care; we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

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