Mechanical Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a Field Service or Maintenance background? We re looking to add to our experienced and friendly team at our established production site in Northamptonshire. You ll split your time between planned, scheduled and reactive maintenance and no day will be the same!

BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000

BENEFITS:
24 days holiday + Bank holidays, increasing with service.
Pension contribution.
Overtime available.
Cycle to work scheme.

LOCATION: Northampton

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Rugby, Milton Keynes, Daventry, Wellingborough, Rushden, Banbury, Brackley, Coventry, Bedford, Newport Pagnell, Lutterworth, Southam, Buckingham, Market Harborough, Desborough, Bicester, Long Buckby

WHY APPLY?
It s a great chance to get involved in loads of projects as well as consolidate your existing mechanical engineering skills.
You ll work with an experienced and friendly team and have the autonomy to prioritise your work (unless an emergency crops up).
We re a stable company with a long history and an envious reputation, so your career is in safe hands.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer - Food manufacturing

Working on a busy manufacturing site that operates 24/7, this Monday to Friday Mechanical Engineer role will see you involved in a wide range of activities including:
75% reaction maintenance / 25% planned & scheduled maintenance.
Provide specialised assistance with maintenance repair issues.
Inspect machines / components and replace / repair kit where necessary.
Manage small projects.

You ll also get involved in new systems integrations, machine upgrades and ensuring everything is operational, from a health and safety perspective.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer - Food manufacturing

You re a Mechanical Engineer, Service Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer. You might be a Field Service Engineer, looking to move to a single site role or a Single Site Maintenance Engineer or Technician.

We would welcome applications, regardless of whether you have a recognised qualification, such as BTEC, C&G or NVQ Level 3 or if you re qualified by experience or come through the apprenticeship route.

However, you ve gained your experience the following would be an advantage:
Experience servicing and repairing a diverse range of production plant systems including conveyors, elevators, sieves, grinders, ancillary services, and a variety of process equipment.
Experience of flour or feed milling, and medium / heavy industrial plant systems, along with boilers, compressors, and sprinkler systems.
Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills.

You ll also have a great work ethic and be happy to get stuck in wherever you re needed.

THE COMPANY:
We are an independent family-owned business specialising in the production of agricultural products and the processing of cereals into flour and baked goods. Over the years the business has evolved and grown significantly. Our wider group employs over 1,200 staff, operates out of 4 sites and is a modern and entrepreneurial company, ensuring the highest levels of quality, service, and food safety.

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: ZH17734, Wallace Hind Selection