My client was founded in 1976 and is a leading producer of flux and metal-cored welding consumables and machines for hardfacing and maintenance applications.  

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for the reliability and safety of the entire manufacturing site, ensuring that a diverse range of machinery, from vintage 1950s equipment to modern automated lines, remains operational and efficient. Additionally, the successful candidate will also play a key role in the mechanical build of bespoke welding machines and site-wide improvement projects.  

What we would like from the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant Level 3 NVQ/City and Guilds qualification
• Strong, hands-on mechanical background with proven experience in maintaining manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders)
• Experience with thermal equipment (furnaces) ...