Job Description
As a Mechanical Technician, you will be part of a multi-disciplined diagnostic team responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance while working 12-hour 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
* 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.
* Assist across-site as required to support business objectives, gaining knowledge of all departments.
* Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all aspects of plant and equipment on site.
* Self-organise and prioritise work requirements as directed by the team leader, section engineer, or shift manager.
* Assist in developing maintenance practices and procedures to improve and maintain plant and equipment.
* Pick up work, book out spares, and keep records of work carried out via CMMS, updating the team on issues.
* Ensure all legal regulations relating to all systems are met and records kept.
* 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, reporting any changes that prevent adherence to these standards.
* Complete point of work risk assessments.
* Provide continuity of cover on site in the event of sickness and 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 department operations.
* Give general assistance wherever requested in all aspects of the company.
* Deputise for Team Leader, supervising/organising a multi-skilled workforce and issuing permits.
* Undertake on-the-job training and training to learn new skills.
* 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:
o Hydraulic systems
o Pumps, drives, and gearboxes
o Heavy machinery
o Water cooling systems
o Material handling systems
o Dust extraction systems
o 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 or knowledge of how permit systems operate.
* A customer-focused attitude with an understanding of prioritisation with current resources.
The Working Pattern of the Mechanical Technician
The working pattern involves 12-hour days, including weekend work with days off during the week.
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