Job Description
Mechanical Technician - £41,000.04 including shift allowance days 12-hour shifts
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
* 39 Holiday Days
* Generous pension scheme
* Access to Free Parking
* Retail Discount Scheme
* Career Development and Training
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free Life Assurance & Income Protection scheme
The Role
* Report to the Team Leader Engineering on all matters regarding the maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment.
* 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 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 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.
* 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.
Required Knowledge and Experience
* 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 Conveyor systems
o Dust extraction 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 focused attitude with an understanding of prioritisation with current resources.
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