Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

A client of ours, based in the South Wirral/Ellesmere Port area, require a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to maintain processing machinery in a medium to heavy manufacturing environment. This is a *permanent role paying £20/hr initially working on days (8-4:30pm whilst getting up to speed with plant) before moving to a 4on 4off shift system on DAYS & NIGHTS where the rate will increase to £21.95/hr. *Temp to perm via agency for 12 weeks before being taken on by client. You will need to be a qualified Mechanical Engineer, who ideally has experience of working in a heavy plant environment. You will carry out planned & reactive mechanical maintenance duties including emergency breakdowns. Other Duties/Responsibilities include: * Maintain mechanical plant equipment including: Conveyor Belts, shafts, pumps, rollers, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems and other process/plant equipment. * Welding (MIG/Stick) and some fabrication experience will also be required. * Maintain building infrastructure to ensure optimal performance of plant at all times. * It is essential that the equipment operates at correct levels at all times & be maintained efficiently. Due to the nature of the material being processed, it is a harsh operating environment and therefore effective preventative and reactive maintenance is required in equal measures. * Fill in appropriate documentation for maintenance jobs undertaken and report to Maintenance Manager when required but also able to work independently. * Oversee and adhere to company H&S procedures set out by the company. If you feel you are well suited to the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position, please apply with your full updated CV. If suitable for the role in terms of your location & experience, I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your application further. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities. S&T1