Mechanical Engineer (ID: rn9VpLg3)

Exciting opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Engineer to join our Operations team. Working as part of our highly trained and experienced team, our Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring our production plant operates smoothly on a daily basis, by conducting planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position: Mechanical Engineer   -   Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications (From 45,000)   -   Location: This role is office-based in Kilwaughter, Larne, Northern Ireland

Mechanical Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Well-being policies/procedures to deliver a safety-first culture
• Bring root cause expertise to accurately fault-find problems, delivering highly effective solutions that prevent recurring problems.
• Develop and report concise data-driven metrics to inform priorities and action plans
• Undertake repairs, servicing, and maintenance of a wide range of production plant and machinery to the highest standard and pre-determined specifications and relevant legislation.
• Develop, maintain and implement planned maintenance schedules and routines for all plant
• Fault finding, testing and the removal or adjustment of existing fittings, fixtures, and parts.
• Responsibility to ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained for all critical spares to provide efficient planned work and that all necessary records are completed accurately.
• Comply with all company policies, including environmental/energy and procedures, in both normal and emergency situations
• Maintain collaborative working practices, building strong relationships with all internal stakeholders to contribute towards the production of high-quality products to exceed customer expectations.
• Manage breakdowns with urgency to minimise downtime, and complete PM activities within agreed timelines.
• Ability to understand technical drawings
• Collaboration with all departments within the business to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the manufacturing process.
• Have the ability and confidence to make pragmatic decisions using knowledge, experience and judgement
• To have the skills and ability to coach/mentor team members to improve overall team performance and capabilities.
• IT literate to ensure the correct completion of database systems accurately.
• Act as an ambassador for our company values and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Any other duties as required by management

Education:

• HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• Time served, Mechanical background

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience gained in a manufacturing environment, or a similar role.
• Proven experience working with Mechanical drive systems
• Proven experience working with Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience working with servicing, repairs, and maintenance of plant machinery.
• Knowledge of current H&S legislation
• Root cause analysis & fault-finding experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from files, technical drawings, catalogues, reports, and manuals.

Skills and Competences:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, planning, and prioritising ability
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to mobilise with urgency and determination
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office suite

Skills: Mechanical Drive Systems, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Teamwork

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Position: Mechanical Engineer  -  Job Type: Full-Time  -  Salary from: £45,000.00 per year  -  Location: Office-based in Kilwaughter, Larne, Northern Ireland