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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Anstey
4 days ago
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We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for my client based in Leicester (LE4 1BF).

Working Hours:
Permanent, day-shift position (Mon-Fri, 6am-2pm)

salary: £35,000 per annum.

The company is a well-established engineering manufacturer, and they're looking for a time-served mechanical engineer who's confident maintaining and repairing a wide range of machinery - including CNC machines, welding and robot plants, grinders, and hardening equipment.

You'll be hands-on with:

Provide mechanical maintenance to a wide range of CNC and specialist machinery

Mechanical repairs to gearboxes, bearings, shafts, drive chains, pumps and tanks

Manage and resolve reactive breakdown repairs, reducing machine downtimes to a minimum

As required carry out major refurbishment of plant, equipment and machinery

PLC fault finding and interrogation

Investigate reported faults, identify the cause and decide the necessary course of action to rectify the fault

Planned preventative maintenance

Comply with legal requirements and to work within Company health and safety guidelines

Candidate will be expected to work across all company sites in Leicester

Essential Experience:

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 3 years experience in an Engineering environment which includes experience of fault-finding and repairing CNC multi-axis machines

Conversant with Fanuc & Siemens controls

Conversant with present and emerging technology, up to date knowledge of equipment and techniques

Please apply online if you feel this role is of interest to you & we will contact you ASAP.

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