Mechanical Craftsperson

Job Description:

Become a Mechanical Craftsperson/Engineer in Corby and join our growing team!
We're seeking a time-served professional with a strong background in a heavy industrial setting.

You'll focus on the refurbishment of mill equipment, using your skills in mechanical fitting, bearing and gear fitting, and working with induction heaters and presses.

This role offers a competitive salary, a 20% shift allowance, a quarterly bonus, and a leading pension scheme. If you're an NVQ Level 3 qualified engineer who thrives on continuous improvement, apply now!!!

Mechanical Craftsperson/Engineer - Corby
Are you a time-served Mechanical Craftsperson/Engineer with significant experience in a heavy industrial setting? We have an exceptional permanent opportunity in Corby for a skilled professional to join a growing team.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Craft Team Member, you'll be an integral part of the roll stand refurbishment team. Your primary focus will be on maintaining mill equipment and ensuring smooth operations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Stripping down, inspecting, and rebuilding roll stands.
• Working with technical drawings to repair and replace parts, including fitting bearings and gears.
• Utilizing induction heaters and presses.
• Adhering to strict health and safety protocols at all times.
• Supporting departmental improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Exceptional experience with mechanical fitting, including bearing and gear fitting.
• Experience using induction heaters and presses.
• A UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• The ability to perform a physically demanding role while working with grease, scale, and dust.
• You must be fully flexible and able to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a good knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.

Desirable Skills:

• FLT experience (up to 2 tonnes).
• Overhead crane experience (up to 10 tonnes).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £33,163 per annum, plus a 20% shift allowance, for a total of £39,795.60. This rises to £41,169.60 upon successful completion of probation.
• Holidays: 35 days per annum.
• Bonus: Quarterly bonus scheme (subject to business performance).
• Pension: One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer / 6% employee contribution).
• Perks: Annual pay review, employee discount schemes (including Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover), and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Progression: Opportunities for career progression into senior positions with additional training and funded courses.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.