JB351: Maintenance Technician Location: Ballymena Salary: £15 per hour Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician on behalf of one of our clients.To maintain plant and equipment in accordance with the laid down health & safety standards. Plant includes the computerised batching plant, mould equipment and repairing machinery. Machinery includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatics and computerised systems. Maintenance of on-site equipment, forklift trucks, HGV, vans and other vehicles.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities for the Maintenance Technician:
* Ensure high quality maintenance standards are achieved and safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
* Carry out PPM tasks efficiently and provide necessary feedback to maintenance supervisors on timescales involved.
* Demonstrate flexibility in responding to breakdowns, within critical work processes.
* Assist in operator training sessions.
* Ensure all maintenance, quality and health & safety records are maintained.
* Report any problems in relation to quality and health & safety to supervisor.
* Suggest ways of improving maintenance activities, work practices and implement agreed improvements.
* Any other duties, within reason and capability.
Skills and Qualifications for the Maintenance Technician:
* Engineering qualification in maintenance/fitter.
* Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience.
* Relevant electrical qualification.
* Experience in working with electrical equipment.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Flexibility towards business needs is essential.
* An understanding of both written and spoken English.
* Familiar with various types of plant and machinery.
* Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Understanding of basic electrics.
* Ability to weld/fabricate.
* Willing to develop skill base and knowledge.
* Flexibility with overtime is essential.
Location: Ballymena Salary: £15 per hour