Mechanical Technician in Workington

To carry out mechanical maintenance tasks in a safe manner to appropriate standards.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and without harm to others or the environment, in line with company policies.
• Execute mechanical maintenance tasks as required, including both planned and emergent work. Tasks will include but are not limited to installation of pipework and fittings, installation of screwed and bolted joints, installation and alignment of rotating machinery (high value mechanical seals, pumps, agitators, etc.), condition-based monitoring, pump and valve overhauls/repairs.
• Identify any parts required, collate the relevant details and, where appropriate, contact the supplier for a quotation.
• Assist in the development of Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Routines (PMR) and write appropriate routines so that others can carry out the task.
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis of failures both formally and more generally through discussion with others and the Maintenance Supervisor in order to improve the reliability of equipment.
• Recommend and monitor workshop spares holding, ensuring any parts used are replenished.
• Record all work in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) currently MP2.
• Assist where required in the training of others on site in order to increase the skills and knowledge of the workforce to better execute their roles.
• Provide cover for the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor during absences and at other times as required.
• Undertake other duties as may be required.

Business Improvement

• Active participation in continuous improvement and other lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Participation in problem solving.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.
• Assist in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members.

Compliance

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements.
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in problem-solving.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members.
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General good knowledge of maintenance processes.
• Good IT skills – able to adapt to new IT systems.
• Detail oriented and well organised, able to prioritise and handle multiple tasks.
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium: credible, outcome-oriented, driven, empowered accountability.

Education & Qualifications

• Maths, English, IT Literate.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience: (industry and job specific)

• Served a recognised apprenticeship scheme or equivalent training.
• Experience and knowledge of rotating equipment (centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals, etc.).
• Experience and knowledge of static equipment (flanges, pipework, valves, PVVs, RVs, flame arresters, etc.).
• Knowledge of predictive techniques.
• Experience in a similar environment, ideally a Top Tier COMAH site.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, HASAWA, COSHH and DSEAR.