Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job description: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer The Company Southampton based manufacturer of flexible packaging. A privately owned family run company with a 40+ year trading history in the UK. Continued year on year growth, despite current economic climate. Regarded throughout our industry as a top tier manufacturer, supplying many household names both in the UK and across the globe. Mechanical Maintenance Engineer An experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is required to perform maintenance, repair, de-commissioning and re-commissioning of systems and equipment within the scope of their specific disciplines, with the minimum of supervision. The main responsibilities include: * Ensuring plant/equipment is maintained in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance System. * The incumbent must be flexible enough to undertake duties to accommodate operational requirements. * Conduct appointed tasks ensuring compliance with Company Safety Policy, Procedures, relevant Codes of Practice and Statutory Regulations. * Ensuring compliance to the Company's Work Systems. * Repair defective equipment effectively or recommend remedial action as appropriate. * Liaise with Senior Management and Directors. * Able to read and interpret technical documentation. * To understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time. * Advise on minor additional works. * Carry out mechanical maintenance work as dictated by Senior Management and Directors. * Determine and specify appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards. * Organise and establish control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs. * Test / diagnose faults and undertake repair of equipment. The candidate: * Ideally will have experience in a similar role, preferably within a FMCG / highly controlled environment. * Educated to a minimum of City and Guilds (or equivalent) but should preferably have an NVQ, HNC (or equivalent). * Should have served time as an apprenticeship or followed a recognised formal training programme and completed at least additional experience in a related industry environment. * Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimum supervision. * Must have proven record of good timekeeping and attendance record, be able to work as a team and interact with other members of staff. * Able to follow instructions and complete documentation if required. * Practical problem solver and quick learner and a reasonable standard of education. * Positive and enthusiastic approach. * Be able to work as part of a team. * Able to carry out manual work. Including some heavy lifting. * Must be willing to work shifts (4 on / 4 off) including nights. Other: * This role will offer excellent opportunities for career development and will provide an ideal chance for you to showcase your experience. * The role is permanent and will be shift based. * Flexible salary depending on experience. Benefits: * - £50 weekly shift attendance bonus (conditions apply). * - £500 sign on bonus after successful completion of probation period. * - Employee referral scheme per referred employee up to £500 (T&Cs apply). * - 1 extra days’ holiday for each completed year of service up to 5 maximum days. * - Health Cash Plan including dental, optical, health screening, prescription, medical and well-being (T&Cs apply). * - Gym membership discounts. * - 8 hours extra pay on your birthday. * - Free in-house meal voucher on your birthday. * - Free uniform & free laundry. * - NEST Contributory pension. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £12.62 - £19.50 per hour Experience: Mechancial Engineering: 1 year (Required)