Mechanical Engineer

at BROWN BROTHERS
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£35000 - £45000ONSITESanquhar, Dumfries, ScotlandFull-Time ~ Permanent
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Do you want to love Mondays again. If so why don’t you unlock your potential and come and be part of the Browns Food Group Family.

We have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our fast-paced engineering team.

If you wish to read our success stories please visit BrownsFoodGroup.Com (Careers Page)

Role Purpose

To ensure all production machinery is in full mechanical working order and all Installations are carried out safely. Respond to breakdowns quickly and efficiently. Follow PPM Schedule

Key Accountabilities

  • To ensure all production machinery is in full mechanical working order. (Hydraulics, Steam, Pneumatics) as well as Fabrication and General Maintenance of the Factory
  • Carry out PPMs per schedule
  • Undertaking plant strip down, rebuilds and component repairs.
  • Complete all works with strict regard to Health & Safety, Company Hygiene and Site Procedures.
  • Comply with company paperwork requirements.
  • Treat colleagues and visitors with respect.
  • Support, Buddy & mentor New Starts.
  • Keep to break times as allocated by the department manager. These may vary depending on the area you are working and the business needs.
  • Follow all reasonable instructions given my manager.
  • Adhere to the conduct rules as set out in the company handbook.
  • Demonstrate the company HEART values throughout the working day

Any other reasonable tasks in relation to the role

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Enthusiastic and dependable
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Able to follow instructions.
  • Focussed and motivated to get things done.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Willingness to learn.

Personal Qualities

  • Good Communicator
  • Positive attitude to change.
  • Initiative and enthusiasm
  • Good Team Player
  • Self-Motivated
  • Goal Orientated

The successful candidate must have experience in a similar role.

Current shift pattern:

1 x week dayshift

1 x week backshift

13 x Saturdays per year

Salary banding is £35,000 - £45,000. This is dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • Mechanical engineering: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2025

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BROWN BROTHERS

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