Mechanical Engineer

Job title:

Mechanical Engineer

Company

Wallace Hind

Job description

We’re looking to add a day shift Mechanical Engineer with a Field Service or Maintenance background to our experienced and friendly team in Northamptonshire. You’ll split your time between planned, scheduled and reactive maintenance and no day will be the same!BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000BENEFITS:
· 24 days holiday + Bank holidays, increasing with service.
· Pension contribution.
· Overtime available.
· Cycle to work scheme.LOCATION: NorthamptonCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Rugby, Milton Keynes, Daventry, Wellingborough, Rushden, Banbury, Brackley, Coventry, Bedford, Newport Pagnell, Lutterworth, Southam, Buckingham, Market Harborough, Desborough, Bicester, Long BuckbyWHY 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 manufacturingWorking 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 manufacturingYou’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 from all backgrounds, you could hold a BTEC, C&G or NVQ Level 3 or you may be qualified by experience or have come through the apprenticeship route.If you have gained your experience the following areas it would be an advantage:
· 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.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Mechanical Engineer, Pneumatics, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer, Installation Engin

Expected salary

£45000 per year

Location

Northampton

Job date

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:07:54 GMT

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