Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Ellesmere Port Town
3 days ago
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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Overtime Rates + Monday - Friday + Days Only + Pay and Role Progression

Ellesmere Port

Are you a Maintenance Engineer from a Mechanical background available to start immediately looking for role with 1-on-1 training from senior engineers, enabling you to develop your skills and reach your full potential?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this market-leading fuel manufacturer, which has seen sustained growth since its establishment over 20 years ago, boasting great success within its industry. The company prides itself on offering a safe, friendly work environment with a very low staff turnover, and the Director takes a proactive, hands-on role within the company.

Day to day, you will be working on a variety of fuel production and processing equipment, from pumps and valves to conveyors and loading systems. This is a Monday - Friday position, alternating weekly between 6am-2pm and 1pm-9pm shifts, with no weekend work and optional overtime to boost your earnings. You will receive expert training on intricate and bespoke processing machinery allowing you to reach your full potential.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer from a Mechanical background available for an immediate start, looking to join a company where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded.

The Role:

Maintaining a variety of fuel production and processing equipment
Inspecting and fault-finding a range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, filters, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
Carrying out site checks and general facilities servicing
Participation in site improvement projects
Alternating shifts of 6am-2pm and 1pm-9pmThe Person:

Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical backgroundReference Number: BBBH19475

Keywords: Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance, Mechanical, Process Engineer, Fuels, Fuel, Oil, Fuel Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Ellesmere Port.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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