Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer? Our client are a leading aerospace business with a focus on innovation, performance and integrity. They are Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Maintenance Engineer Ramsgate Permanent Global aerospace business Maintenance Engineer Roles & Responsibilities To carry out site repairs and modifications on mechanical plant equipment To undertake the following mechanical tasks Mechanical fault finding on pumps, gearboxes, lathes, grinding machines, boring machines. Machine strip downs and rebuilds  Planned and preventive maintenance  Mechanical installation including pipe fitting and machine moves  To undertake the following Electrical tasks Planned and preventive maintenance Programming temperature PID controllers. Perform safe isolation and lockout of equipment. Create risk assessment/method statements prior to commencing work activities. Accurately record and document maintenance actives using the maintenance system. Escalate any faults including estimated time of recovery and to provide regular progress updates to the facilities manager. To perform out of hours working to support critical maintenance, Breakdowns and project work as required. Participate in the creation of standard working documents, local instructions etc. Work with sub-contractors to assist with maintenance, repairs and modifications to plant and equipment. Assist with the control, ordering and replenishment of spare parts and components.  Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Previous Experience  Minimum 3-5 years, proven relevant experience working within maintenance or repairs engineer role. Mechanical experience of maintaining plant equipment Experience undertaking general fabrication work (mechanical and electrical). Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical technical drawings  Proven ability to fault find on electrical and mechanical systems  Qualifications and competences Engineering HNC/HND qualification or equivalent (essential) Excellent analytical, fault finding and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and planning abilities. Innovative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Cost conscious and able to work to budget. Details / Benefits Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday 8am – 3.30pm Salary: dependent on experience Overtime: Available at 1.5x Monday to Saturday and 2x on Sunday 25 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance x4 Free parking Wellness breakfasts Pension – you pay in 3% the company will put in 6