Mechanical engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Redditch Hours: 10pm to 6:30am / Monday to Friday Salary: GBP46,000 per annum - including shift allowance Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, is seeking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Redditch. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the company #39;s current buildings, plant, and machinery to high standards. Benefits: bull; 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays. bull; Business contributes 4% towards pension and the scheme is salary sacrifice so there is a little tax benefit there. bull; A life assurance at 4 x basic salary from day one of employment. bull; Access to a benefits platform that gives retail discounts, gym membership discounts, day out discounts etc bull; Access to a wellbeing platform and a GP hotline Your day-to-day duties will include the following: * Carrying out corrective maintenance on plant machinery and services quickly and efficiently to ensure minimal machinery downtime. * Performing planned maintenance as scheduled to prevent unplanned downtime. * Effectively communicating with other engineering shifts and production supervisors regarding breakdowns and malfunctions. * Ensuring fault logs are kept up to date and any outstanding faults are handed over to the next shift. * Conducting regular checks to ensure all machinery and services are in optimal working order. * Ensuring all work is compliant with Engineering department policies, procedures, and Health and Safety regulations. * Completing all documentation accurately and in a timely manner. You will need the following skills and experience: * Mechanical Engineer qualification or relevant experience in a similar role. * Previous experience in the food manufacturing industry is highly desirable. * Proficiency in working with processing equipment, packaging equipment, conveying systems, Refrigeration and HVAC Systems, automation, and control systems. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * A proactive approach to maintenance and a commitment to delivering high-quality work