As a Mechanical Technician you will be part of a multi-disciplined diagnostic team responding to breakdowns & completing planned maintenance working 12hr days. You will support the departments Shift Management team (Production and Engineering) to ensure Safety, Quality and Production Plans are all met. Benefits of the Mechanical Technician 39 days holidays per year Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) Free life assurance Income protection Free parking Retail discount scheme Career development and training Employee Assistance Programme The Role of the Mechanical Technician Report to the Team Leader Engineering on all matters regarding the maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment. The team may be requested to assist across-site as required to support the business objectives. Individuals will be expected to work in all departments and gain a working knowledge of them, using the experience of the local team. Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all aspects of plant and equipment on site. Self organise and prioritise work requirements and manage these accordingly and as directed by the team leader, section engineer or shift manager. Assist in developing maintenance practices and procedures to improve and maintain the plant and equipment. Pick up work, book out spares and keep records of work carried out via CMMS and update team on issues. Ensure all legalisation relating to all systems is met and records keep. Advise the team leader or section engineer of any spares used or required. Ensure that all team members adhere to the agreed procedures and systems of working at all times and report any changes that prevent you working to these standards. Have involvement in creating RA SWP & JTD’s. Complete point of work risk assessments. Provide continuity of cover on site in the event of sickness & holiday. Ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard liaising with all members of the engineering department as required. Reduce/eliminate all forms of waste from the department operations. Give general assistance wherever requested in all aspects of the company. Deputise for Team Leader Supervise/organise multi-skilled workforce Issue permits etc Undertake on the job training Undertake training to learn new skills and use any training given Involvement in plant improvement projects Requirements of the Mechanical Technician A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship (Preferably HNC but minimum ONC level or equivalent). Sound plant engineering knowledge and experience of industrial systems such as: Hydraulic systems Pumps, drives and gearboxes Heavy machinery Water cooling systems Material handling systems Dust extraction systems Vacuum Systems Self-starting driven individual capable of leading a small team Ability to work with cross functional groups Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to methodically fault find any issues to root cause and front line rectification. Experience of working under permit systems previously or has knowledge of how permit systems operate A customer focussed attitude with an understanding of prioritisation with current resources The Working Pattern of the Mechanical Technician The Working Pattern of the Mechanical Technician is 12 hour days involving weekend work with days off in the week. About Us LIBERTY Steel Group, part of the GFG Alliance and a leading GREENSTEEL producer, is a global integrated steel business bringing together assets across the steel supply chain, from production of liquid steel from raw and recycled materials through to high value precision engineered steels. With a total rolling capacity of 20 million tonnes, 200 manufacturing locations globally across 12 countries and employing more than 30,000 people, LIBERTY Steel’s furnaces, mills, services centres and distribution sites across the UK, continental Europe, Australia, the United States and China serve demanding sectors such as construction, energy, aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure. LIBERTY Steel is a leader in sustainable industry with a mission to become Carbon Neutral by 2030 (CN30). GREENSTEEL LIBERTY’s GREENSTEEL strategy seeks to transform steel making through increased use of steel recycling in electric arc furnaces (EAF), application of low carbon and renewable energy sources to power industrial processes and use of hydrogen instead of coking coal as a reducing agent for iron ore through Direct Reduce Iron (DRI) plants to remove CO2 emissions from steel making. Our Purpose and Values Sustainability Our PURPOSE is to create a sustainable future for industry and society. Our STRATEGY is to create an economically viable business model for our industries which is profitable for the long term, allows for socially sustainable development in our local communities and is carbon neutral. Change Recognising that change is a constant in the world, we are dynamic in that we seek to drive change rather than let it drive us. We pride ourselves on having an open mindset and continually challenging the status quo. Family We are more than a team; we are a family. 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