Billingham
Mechanical Engineer – Billingham, Cleveland
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our clients team to support the Engineering Function in ensuring the mechanical infrastructure is maintained to the highest of standards.
You will act in a lead role for the Mechanical team, whilst managing all associated third party contractors, to ensure the reliability/performance of site assets, equipment and machinery is maintained.
Principle Accountabilities:
· The maintaining of a safe mechanical infrastructure
· Liaise with production and ancillary departments to resolve all mechanical issues in a timely manner
· To act as a point of reference and knowledge for the Mechanical team along with managing workload and priorities.
· Assist members of the team with fault diagnostics and repairs.
· Liaise with and manage third party contractors
· Liaise and engage with stakeholders at all levels
· Be actively involved in various continuous improvement activities across the business
· Working safely throughout all activities in line with safety the company’s safety standard
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
· Previous experience in a similar supervisory position will be advantageous
· HNC/HND qualified in Mechanical Engineering with demonstrable experience of working in heavy industry
· Experience of developing, planning and implementing maintenance activities
· A good knowledge of reliability and maintenance analysis techniques
· Experience of managing CAPEX projects both large and small
· Knowledge and experience of lathes, borers, CNC machines, shotblast machines and cutting equipment will be advantageous
· Knowledge of foundry furnaces, centrifugal casting (horizontal & vertical), statis casting, fabrication equipment and extractor systems will also be advantageous
· Working knowledge of MS Office
· Very good H&S and environmental awareness
· A good understanding of quality issues
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal