- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - DAYS ONLY, MONDAY - FRIDAY
- Location: Gillingham
- Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 - 37 HOURS PER WEEK
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients established engineering team within the automotive manufacturing and R&D sector. The role involves providing both reactive and preventative maintenance support, ensuring the smooth operation of their facility.
Day to Day of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:- Conduct fault finding, rectification, modification, and development of machinery as necessary.
- Liaise with internal and external suppliers for service engineers, spares, and other requirements.
- Plan and organise maintenance activities considering the impact of machine downtime.
- Maintain an up-to-date record of trackside spares and required parts, raising purchasing requests as needed.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure seamless operations.
- Utilise the CMMS system for maintenance handovers and asset traceability.
- Respond to breakdowns for machine tools, assembly, and test machines efficiently.
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Proven engineering background with experience in machine tools and processes.
- Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding.
- Ability to read engineering and schematic drawings.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Innovative thinking and team-oriented approach.
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Additional long service holiday (if applicable).
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Dental plan.
- Onsite parking.
- Staff discounts with selected retailers and wellbeing platforms.
- Subsidised canteen.
- Friendly working environment.
- Relocation package of up to £6,000 (subject to criteria).
If you are interested in the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role, please apply and Reed Engineering looks forward to speaking in more detail.