NIGHTS Mechanical Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – Foundry Environment

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £56,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Nights Shift

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer:

• Preventative Maintenance & Repairs: Conduct routine and reactive maintenance on foundry equipment and machinery to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Mechanical Systems: Troubleshoot and repair either electrical or mechanical systems, including motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Problem-Solving: Use diagnostic tools and your expertise to quickly identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Interpret Engineering Drawings: Work from detailed mechanical engineering drawings to carry out installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to and promote safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.

The Ideal Maintenance Engineer:

• Experience: Proven background as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a foundry, heavy industrial, or manufacturing setting.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical maintenance, with experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems.
• Drawings Interpretation: Ability to accurately read and work from complex engineering drawings.
• Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent) are essential. 

Package Offered to the Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary: £56000 per annum.
• Shift Pattern: Nights shift, (46 hour week), Monday - Thursday offering stability and a competitive work-life balance.
• Supportive Environment: Join a forward-thinking and industry-leading team in a well-established foundry, with ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.