Mechanical Engineer

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role from day one
• Teesside location
• £45K per annum
• Monday to Friday work 8am-4pm
• Matched pension up to 6%
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly benefits including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym
• Private Health Care

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a component supplier to the energy transition market and are aiding the evolution of key clients into the renewables space. The organisation in question has a long-standing history in the region. They have low attrition rates and the majority of those who work for the organisation have long service awards. This is a high-tech facility with the business employing around 200 staff.

The organisation is on an upslope supporting energy transition and they have strong demand for their products within emerging markets. The business operates on principles of fairness, a robust support network, trust and mutual respect. The company’s products are sold across the globe. Within this organisation you will be treated as an individual, you will hold autonomy with regards decision making and you will form part of a close nit team who are looking to drive the business forward.

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work a day shift pattern (8am-4pm) on a permanent contract based in the Teesside area.

The successful applicant will be joining a company that has a world class manufacturing capability, and a skilled workforce with a long history and global recognition

THE ROLE

This is very much a hands-on role, being responsible for Mechanical maintenance activities across the heavy plant setting, you will utilise modern technology to ensure that the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved for the ever changing needs of the business.

• To liaise with production and engineering departments on any proposed developments/modifications to improve plant availability, product quality and performance.
• To monitor and review plant performance and make recommendations in order to optimise production throughput, quality and engineering effectiveness.
• To obtain and evaluate competitive quotations from competent suppliers and or contractors to ensure technical integrity, specification compliance and delivery on time.
• To supervise contractors carrying out site work, ensuring compliance to site and Construction, Design and Management Regulations (CDM Regs).
• The supervision of personnel to carry out engineering work to ensure maximum availability of production equipment.
• The continual review of engineering practices to ensure the engineering department and contractors are operating in accordance with the health, safety and environmental issues.
• To monitor and control expenditure on materials, labour and spares to keep within agreed budgets
• Tooling preparation and development.

THE PERSON

Either qualified to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical discipline or a time served craftsperson holding qualifications to HND/HNC level with appropriate technical and leadership experience, you will have significant, demonstrable experience in a similar mechanical engineering role.

• We’re looking for someone with excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Combining your technical and engineering knowledge, you'll know how to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• You will also be someone who works well in a fast, high paced, customer focused environment.
• Experienced maintaining plant-based equipment such as automated systems, burning machines, roller tables, conveyors, presses and welding machinery
• Understanding of design work and ability to read drawings

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group