Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with expertise in industrial maintenance and some knowledge in electrical fault detection to become part of our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of mechanical and electrical systems within our factory based in Steeton, West Yorkshire.
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 P/A
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Must be able to display the Acorn Values
OUR VALUES
- Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
- Unity Working together as one team
- Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
- Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
- Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve
Benefits of working at Acorn:
- Induction and training programme
- Investors in People award
- Healthcare and pension provisions
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, and Skipton
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Events
- On site Canteen (Subsidised food)
- Gym Membership discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme
Acorn Achievers:
We run a monthly incentive scheme to recognize employees that go over and above their job duties by rewarding them with a first prize of £100 vouchers and two runner ups of £50 vouchers each.
Recommend a Friend scheme:
Do you want to recommend us a friend to work with us? Do it and you can earn up to £100 if your friend is finally offered a position to join Acorn!
Please, apply now if you want to be considered for this role.
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Experience in a similar role would be an advantage (electrical/mechanical)
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
- Ability to work alone
- Good communication with all colleagues at different levels in the company
- Good eye for detail and quality?
- A degree of flexibility required should a machine breakdown
Key Responsibilities
- Perform regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, motors, conveyors, CNC, and other machinery.
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems to diagnose and resolve issues effectively and promptly.
- Collaborate with other engineering staff to identify, develop, and implement maintenance strategies and schedules for equipment.
- Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical failures and suggest improvements or modifications to enhance performance and reduce downtime.
- Utilize electrical knowledge to perform fault-finding and repair on electrical systems, control panels, circuits, and wiring associated with machinery and equipment.
- Assist in the diagnosis and rectification of electrical faults on production machinery, ensuring minimal disruption to production processes.
- Work closely with maintenance teams to perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Work with production teams to ensure equipment is running at optimal efficiency levels, identifying and addressing any inefficiencies.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records for both mechanical and electrical work performed.
- Support compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during maintenance activities.
- Work closely with the production team to minimize machine downtime and enhance overall plant performance.
- Lead or participate in equipment troubleshooting and repairs during scheduled or unscheduled downtime.
Salary Package
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 P/A
Benefits
- Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
- Free Parking
- Healthcare Provision
- Induction and Training Programme
- In-house Canteen
- Life Insurance Cover
- On-going Coaching and Development
- Pension Provision
About the Production and Warehousing Department
Our production teams take pride in manufacturing our product to the highest possible standards using innovative manufacturing methods and managing the packaging and distribution of our product to customers globally. Roles within production include administration, production, warehousing, quality and inventory control and engineering. Positions range from operative to management levels, providing opportunities for individual progression.
Working with Acorn Stairlifts
Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.
