static mechanical engineer.

• Job Title: Static Mechanical Engineer
• Location: Prudhoe, Northumberland
• Contract: Commercial site
• Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer who has good knowledge of pneumatics to assist the engineering manager in running the engineering department. You will also look to optimise the running of the factory by resolving breakdowns and delivering maintenance to schedule. You will also look to drive improvements across the site in terms of new machinery, hygiene, quality, and performance. This is full time permanent M-F 8 hr shift.

Package includes:

• Competitive Salary upto £40,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Hours Monday to Friday 8hr shift.
• Annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee of month
• Staff nights out and tickets to football

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all reactive and proactive maintenance, whilst making sure it is carried out to the highest possible standards across the whole site.
• Liaise with management on any works that are required and are in progress.
• Manage maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis to regulation standards.
• Perform day to day routine and preventative maintenance within the factory.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance calls that arise by all departments.
• Able to prioritise the maintenance issues and delegate accordingly. To attend the breakdown of the plant and machinery when required.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on all types of filling equipment, tanks and conveyors as well as other associated machinery.
• To carry out PPM onsite to schedule whilst always ensuring that there is a pro-active approach to planned maintenance and completion.
• Deliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI's through planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
• Deliver improvement work on machinery and site improvement work.
• Ensuring your time is managed effectively and that there is low Engineering down-time.
• Monitor equipment performance and take immediate corrective action to resolve problems when they occur and escalate where needed.
• To Engauge in PUWER and risk assessments.
• Spares stock monitoring.

Requirements,Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience.
• Proven track record in a regulated environment working to GMP standards.
• 16th/18th edition certification desirable but not essential.
• Recognised Electrical/ mechanical experience/formal engineering qualifications to NVQ Level 3, or higher in electrical or mechanical. (HNC/HND) IOSH, IPAF desirable
• Experienced mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and team working skills.
• Great efficiency and organisational skills.
• Must have the knowledge discipline and initiative to work independently.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and should be proactive in driving through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Extensive experience in carrying out and analysing breakdowns.
• Experience with three-phase motor drives and other production equipment.
• PLC fault-finding experience desirable but not essential.
• Reactive and proactive maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of zoned areas would be advantageous.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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