Job type
PermanentLocation
BedfordWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
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.
