Industrial Mechanic

Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: £38,587 per annum
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913503
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Just Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Mechanic to join the maintenance team of a medium-sized industrial plant in Stowmarket.

The role is based in the site’s large, well-equipped workshop and its primary duties include but are not limited to installation, maintenance, removal of machinery and other industrial mechanical equipment within the factory portion of the site. Other duties include performing general maintenance and installation work in the office environment. You will work under minimal supervision with other senior mechanics—reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Working hours: Rotating shift pattern from 06.00 to 14.15 / 14.00 to 22.15. Monday to Friday.

Duties include:

  • Safe completion of routine repairs, installations and removals of mechanical equipment including but not limited to jaw crushers, conveyor belts, pneumatic valves and hydraulic systems.
  • Use of fixed and mobile power tools, including but not limited to pillar drills, bandsaws, welding sets, lathe and mill, plasma cutters and CNC plasma table. Use of vehicles including counterbalance forklift trucks, articulated boom and scissor lifts.
  • Respond to plant breakdowns as and when they occur, by identifying root causes and delivering field repairs.
  • Interpretation of mechanical diagrams.

Essential role requirements:

  • Level 3 equivalent engineering or workshop technology qualification or 3 years of experience working in an industrial mechanical setting.
  • Familiarity with the safe use of hand and power tools.
  • Familiarity with interpreting risk assessments.

Desired requirements:

  • GCSEs in mathematics/engineering/physics.
  • Machine shop experience.
  • Experience in welding.
  • Previous experience working in an industrial setting.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical systems.

The role offers:

  • Defined Contribution Pension scheme.
  • 26 days annual leave.
  • Private medical benefit.
  • Excellent sick pay scheme.
  • Working for a very successful business with a family and a friendly feel.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

Contact Tracey Bates to talk about this role on 01376 517079