Mechanical Engineer

Due to an upcoming retirement, we’re supporting one of our long-standing partners; a fantastic manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Engineer. Based in Glossop, Derbyshire, you’ll join a large multi-skilled team where people stay; most of the employees have been there for many, many years.

If you’ve got a solid understanding of PLC systems, enjoy being hands-on and want stability, responsibility, and a long-term career, this a fantastic company to be part of.

They’re ready to move quickly for the right person, so if this sounds like you, read on and apply now!

What you’ll get

* Competitive salary

* 4 days on / 4 off shift pattern: 2 days (7am–7pm) / 2 nights (7pm–7am)

* 25 days hols??

* Company pension contribution

* Overtime during peak periods

* H&S incentives

* Christmas vouchers

* Staff discounts

About you

* You’re a Mechanical Engineer with relevant engineering qualification or time served with an understanding of PLCs

* Multi-skilled (electrical) would be a huge plus

* Solid experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Comfortable working to deadlines and responding to breakdowns

* A team player who can work well across production and engineering

* You’re highly organised, reliable and take pride in doing the job properly

* Competent IT skills and experience of using SAP (desirable)

* You’re based locally to Glossop or within an easy commute

About the role

* You’ll provide hands-on mechanical maintenance in a busy manufacturing environment

* Maintaining and repairing production equipment such as pumps, belts, conveyors and laminators

* Supporting fault-finding on PLC-controlled systems alongside the wider team

* Carrying out a mix of planned, preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work

* Working closely with production to get lines back up and running safely and efficiently

* Accurately logging work completed, downtime, and parts used

* Keeping engineering documents, tools and procedures up to date

* Supporting improvement and site projects as required

About the company

* A respected, global manufacturer

* Growing due to acquisition

* Fantastic company culture