Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bedford
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Mechanical Engineering
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Negotiable DOE

Mechanical Engineer

Bedford
Salary – Negotiable DOE plus overtime
Monday – Friday plus overtime

Your new company
Based in Bedford, you will be joining a large packaging outsourcing company working with a large range of industry-leading businesses within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and more! Due to continuous growth and business needs, the engineering team are seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their team.
Offering a wide range of benefits and plenty of overtime, this is a great long-term role for an experienced Mechanical Engineer.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical equipment
  • Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
  • Diagnose mechanical faults (& some electrical fault-finding)
  • Work on conveyors, bearings, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics and general mechanical systems
  • Support installation, commissioning and modification of machinery
  • Support production & quality team
This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required.

Skills & Experience required:
  • Strong mechanical engineering background (apprenticeship or equivalent)
  • Experience in a manufacturing, industrial or production environment
  • Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives and rotating equipment
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation
  • Confident diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults under pressure
  • Basic electrical knowledge

What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career.

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