Kinetic plc
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Permanent Role
Location: Burnley, England Salary: £47,503.04 per annum (£19.40/hour + £4.64 night shift premium) Hours: Nights (Mon-Thurs, 22:00–07:30) Contract Type: Permanent (38 hours/week)
About the Role
Are you a time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with plenty of experience in a stainless steel manufacturing facility? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working Mon-Thurs nights, and meet the following criteria?
- You can travel to Burnley for work with ease.
- A competitive salary of £47,500+ is acceptable.
- You prefer unsupervised work and can operate independently in a team.
If so, this permanent mechanical maintenance engineer role may be perfect for you. Read on to see if it matches your expertise!
Key Responsibilities
• Independently work either individually or as part of a team. • Operate computer equipment for data purposes, including reading engineering drawings and quality plans. • Utilise a range of measuring equipment with precision. • Apply a methodical, compliant approach to systems, adhering to established standards and work procedures. • Make decision-based actions using experience, demonstrate confidence, and implement changes where safe within boundaries. • Maintain high personal organisation under pressure from time-sensitive, internal, or external customer demands. • Meet tight deadlines efficiently. • Develop, mentor, and encourage apprentices, fostering skill growth. • Support internal/external teams, ensuring alignment with business needs for maximum effectiveness.
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Essential Requirements
Ideal candidates should possess the following knowledge and skills:
Technical Experience
- Previous experience working in similar mechanical maintenance environments.
- In-depth knowledge of factory processes and their associated technologies.
- Experience in improving and maintaining quality standards.
- Proficiency in PLCs, AC drives, and servo drives.
- Familiarity with:
- CNC machines, conventional machines and related plant equipment.
- Planned and preventive maintenance strategies.
- (Bonus) Robotics—helpful but not mandatory.
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Basic Electrical Practices
- Multi-skilling in electrical repair and troubleshooting.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary of £47,503.04 (negotiable).
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- 32 days of holiday per year.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Free membership to the onsite sports centre.
- Company pension scheme.
Company Details
Kinetic plc, a 40-year+ recruitment consultancy, supports engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. They treat all applications carefully and match profiles to suitable roles. Rejected CVs may be retained for future opportunities.
Contact Information
- Job Reference: 972557
- Contact: Martin Pierce
- Phone: 01253 446920
- Email: martin.pierce@kinetic-skilled.co.uk
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