Mechanical Engineer
Posted 10/07/2024 by Howdens Joinery
Howden Joinery is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to work at our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have completed an engineering apprenticeship, possess a background in maintenance within a manufacturing organisation, and have experience in a proactive safety environment.
Our manufacturing operation involves many manufacturing processes and equipment technologies, but this role will largely focus on a single manufacturing process with the aim of driving maintenance improvement across our operations.
Pay rate and shift pattern:
- 3-week rotating shift pattern days & nights
- £51,249.12 (Basic rate, shift + disturbance allowance) + monthly production bonus
What will you be doing as a Mechanical Engineer:
- Proactive and preventative maintenance
- Reactive breakdown maintenance
- Continual improvement projects
- Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance
What do you need to qualify for the Mechanical Engineer:
- Experience of using CNC machinery
- Knowledge and experience of high-volume automated manufacturing equipment, along with fitting and fabrication skills
- Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Experience of pneumatics, hydraulics, robot and extraction systems is desirable
- Experience of computerised maintenance management systems and the development of maintenance tasks is desirable
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and monthly production bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Free daily lunch at our onsite canteen
- Staff discount
- Exceptional reward and recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to Apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- 14
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- Job Reference:
- REF-47E-PQZVMQO
- Job ID:
- 221980870
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