Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Wimbledon
4 weeks ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Progression to Supervisor
£47,500 to £53,000 + 10% Bonus + Great Pension + Progression + Development + 33 Days holiday + Days based, Mon - Fri
Wimbledon, South London (Commutable from: Croydon, London, Crawley, Kingston-Upon Thames, Slough, Caterham)

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, with ATEX experience, looking to join a world leading company, in a days-based role Monday to Friday and direct progression to become the maintenance supervisor?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established company, where you will play a pivotal role maintaining their state-of-the-art facility.

The company are a leading manufacturer within the scientific / engineering sectors, working with customers across the globe. Due to a long term retirement they now need a senior maintenance engineer to step into their supervisors role.

In this role you will maintain mechanical equipment onsite, carrying out maintenance schedules and installing new kit. You will also supervise contractors for other engineering disciplines.

The role would suit a mechanical engineer with experience working within ATEX environments and from an industrial, chemicals, pharmaceutical, medical or scientific background.

The Role:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - progressing to supervisor
Maintain plant equipment
Install new machinery
Supervise contract works
Maintain records and high safety standardsThe Person:

Mechanical maintenance background
ATEX experience
Industry experience within industrial plant / chemicals / medical / scientific / pharmaceuticals.
Looking to step into a supervisors position.
Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Ben Fenton] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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