Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Job Type: Full-time, permanent (days only shifts)
Location: Folkestone
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + Shift allowance
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients Maintenance department. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and securely, adhering to company policies, procedures, and health and safety legislation. This role involves being proactive in maintaining site machinery, executing planned preventive maintenance, and responding to equipment faults efficiently.
Day to Day of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role:
- Carry out maintenance activities in compliance with company and health and safety standards.
- Conduct planned preventive maintenance and inspection tasks.
- Diagnose equipment faults, perform repairs, and ensure machinery is operational.
- Report breakdown causes and equipment issues to the Maintenance Manager.
- Manufacture spare parts using various tools such as lathes, milling machines, and welding equipment.
- Work with a range of machinery
- Operate maintenance forklifts and MEWPs as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in manufacturing maintenance/engineering.
- Previous machine tool experience.
- Recognised City & Guilds, Mechanical ONC/HNC qualifications.
- Electrical knowledge and education would be advantageous.
Benefits for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Medical insurance
- BUPA
- Pension scheme
If you are interested in this, please submit your CV and Reed Engineering looks forward to speaking.