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Mechanical Engineer
Howden Joinery Limited
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Posted 11 days ago
About this role
Howdens Joinery is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our maintenance team at our manufacturing facility in Runcorn, Cheshire. With significant investment underway, including the installation of a new high-volume panel machining line, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing site and play a key role in expanding and enhancing our cabinet and panel manufacturing operations. To be successful in this role, you'll have completed an engineering apprenticeship and have hands-on maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment. You'll be a proactive problem solver who takes pride in maintaining high safety standards and contributing to a positive safety culture. Location | Runcorn, Cheshire Shift | Days & Nights Shift Pattern (4 on, 4 off - 2 days, 2 nights) Pat rate | £62,159.45 per annum inclusive of shift allowances (£51,085.84 basic salary, plus £11,073.61 shift allowance) What will you be doing as a Mechanical Engineer: * Proactive and preventative maintenance * Reactive breakdown maintenance * Continual improvement projects * Ownership and development of the specific production line maintenance What do you need to qualify for the Mechanical Engineer: * Experience in maintaining multi-axis (CNC) manufacturing machinery * Knowledge and experience of high-volume automated manufacturing equipment, along with fitting and fabrication skills * Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions * Experience of pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and extraction systems is desirable * Experience with computerised maintenance management systems and the development of maintenance tasks is desirable What we can offer you: * Pension plan with a maximum company contribution of 12% * 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days * Staff discount * Free lunch at our on-site canteen * Free onsite car parking * Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition How to Apply: We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Mechanical Engineer, then we’re keen to hear from you. Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. *Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.* LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed Discover your next role with us and see how you can fit into one of the UK’s best big companies to work for. As a proud member of *The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers*, we offer exciting opportunities for both apprentices starting out and experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you’re working in our depots, building strong relationships with our trade customers, or applying your expertise to create, manufacture and distribute our market-leading products, there are many roles that make Howdens a success. Find out more about what makes our Depots tick. Howdens is the UK’s number one specialist kitchen supplier, trusted by the trade since 1995. From just 14 depots when we started, we’ve grown to nearly 950 across the UK and Europe, and we’re still growing. At Howdens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether in our depots, manufacturing sites, or support teams, everyone plays a vital role in helping us grow, innovate, and make a difference. We work exclusively with trade professionals, giving them the products, service, and support they need to deliver kitchens fitted to the highest standard. By building strong partnerships with local tradespeople, we help them exceed their customers’ expectations, and in turn, we all succeed together. Our success is built on a simple but powerful model: locally empowered depot teams backed by a world-class supply chain. This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.