Mechanical Technician

What will you do? Make an impact!

The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that all planned maintenance is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures that are in place. This will include keeping and maintaining all maintenance records for the site ensuring that all relevant documentation is filled in and filed in the appropriate manner.  In addition to the above you will be tasked with:

•    Having a proactive approach and forward looking mentality in identifying problems that may occur and proposing solutions to rectify these issues before they endanger the running of the process.
•    Detailing all problems and relaying information on all aspects of the plant, to the Maintenance Manager.
•    Inform the Maintenance Manager of any breach of health and safety around the plant and make safe again if possible.
•    Assist with the training of personnel on the plant when required, ensuring that all operators are trained in accordance with site procedures.
•    Ensuring all maintenance spares are replenished before stock runs out
•    Ensure that all areas of the plant are kept in a safe manner whilst working 
•    Work on the plant during weekly shutdown periods 
•    Guide/train plant operators when needed.
•    Ability to work unsupervised and function as part of a team

Additional Duties

As well as the key areas of responsibility be flexible in the following areas:

•    An out of hours call out facility is in place. There may be times when there will be a requirement to attend site in the case of an emergency breakdown
•    Hours of work will be dictated by the requirements of the plant.
•    Assist the Maintenance Manager in driving the operators to take a more active role in process or environmental improvements around the plant.
•    Be flexible in approach to any additional training that may be required to improve knowledge and understanding on all aspects of the plant.
 

Do you have what it takes?

•    Recognised Mechanical apprenticeship or similar
•    Maintenance experience in a heavy engineering environment
•    Able to fault find and repair on various pieces of mechanical equipment
•    The ability to understand general arrangement and detailed drawings
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Welding skills would be advantageous
•    Electrical skills would be advantageous
•    Computer Literate
•    Good communication skills
•    Experience of continuous processing equipment
•    A good understanding of operations and maintenance, steam and hydraulic systems

We expect from you to Be accountable, Drive results, Embrace Change, and high levels of Collaboration!
 

What’s in for you?

•    Salary of £33,000
•    Annual bonus   
•    Contributory Pension    
•    Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)