Mechanical Engineer - New Production Projects
-48,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Milton Keynes 4 on 4 off Days & Nights

If you enjoy projects, problem-solving, and getting involved before production starts, you''ll struggle to find many opportunities like this.

• Starting salary -46,000
• Plus -2,132 annual night shift allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Personal health plan
• Shopping and gym membership discounts
• Company sick pay
• Income protection plan
• Life assurance (subject to length of service)

Continental shift pattern:

4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights

• 06:00 - 18:00
• 18:00 - 06:00

(Small variations may occur depending on operational requirements.)

You''ll play a key role in bringing new production equipment online and ensuring it performs reliably from day one.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing and commissioning new machinery
• Supporting equipment testing and start-up activities
• Mechanical fault finding and problem solving
• Working alongside specialist engineers and suppliers
• Identifying improvements during commissioning phases
• Supporting the transition from project phase into full production operation
• Driving equipment reliability and performance improvements

• Mechanical engineering experience within manufacturing
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills
• Experience working with production machinery and automated equipment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach
• Food manufacturing experience would be advantageous but isn''t essential

Additional qualifications such as electrical competency, IPAF, or FLT licences would be beneficial, although training can be provided.