A Mechanical Technician role has become available, offering a salary of £47,174 and an extensive benefits package including an employer pension contribution of up to 12%, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, 33 days' holiday, long service awards and more! This Mechanical Technician role provides the opportunity to join a global manufacturer of high-quality speciality chemicals, supplying leading brands in the fragrance, cosmetics and personal care sectors.
As a Mechanical Technician supporting Operations Maintenance, asset care and project activities, you will maintain, repair, test and inspect mechanical equipment throughout the site, upholding high standards of safety. You will also oversee mechanical installations associated with projects and modifications, ensuring the required standards are met. Monitoring equipment condition, diagnosing faults and completing repairs will be central to reducing downtime, improving plant performance and achieving OEE targets.
Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Technician:
- Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities through CMMS, keeping task records accurate and up to date.
- Inspect and test statutory (PSSR) and non-statutory mechanical equipment, including storage tanks, pipework, drains and structural components.
- Install mechanical plant and equipment in accordance with project specifications and modification procedures.
- Maintain engineering stores by monitoring stock, identifying items for reordering and organising the overhaul of spare pumps, valves and heat exchangers.
- Support continuous improvement through involvement in site-wide projects and improvement initiatives.
- Oversee on-site service contractors when required and within your area of competence.
- Follow safe working procedures and ensure all activities comply fully with HSE requirements.
- Take part in the emergency call-out rota, providing additional engineering support to the process shift team to help maintain safety during emergencies.
- Record clear, accurate information in the daily shift handover log to keep the incoming team informed.
Experience & Qualifications Required for the Mechanical Technician:
- An NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent trade apprenticeship is desirable; however, relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- A minimum 3 years' experience working as a fitter/fabricator in an industrial setting.
- Recent experience in an industrial, high hazard manufacturing environment.
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