Electrical Maintenance Engineer

MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis. The role will be working a Panama shift where you will work 7 days out of every 14 days. The shift pattern is 2 weeks of days (6.30am to 6.00pm) then 2 weeks of nights (6.30pm to 6.00am). The Job you’ll do • As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably. • You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality. • Duties also include: • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment. • Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery. • Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems. • Replacing and aligning bearings. • Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required. • Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime. About You Essential • Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments. • Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline. • Strong commitment to health and safety best practice. • Good communication skills, written and verbal. • Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment. • Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems. Desirable • Completed a hands on apprenticeship. • HNC or HND qualification or equivalent. • Experience in heavy manufacturing industry. • Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills. • Experience with electrical control systems. The Rewards and the Benefits • Weekly paid. • Annual earnings are circa £48,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses). • Overtime is available to increase earning potential. • Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. • This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes. • Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests. • Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options. • Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products. • Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary. • You can join company Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success.