Mechanical Engineer
£42,000
Widnes
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter / Technician / Craftsman to work at their facility based near Widnes
Performance Objectives
- Design, select, maintain and install mechanical equipment
- Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance
- Fault location / diagnosis / repair
- Will be expected to undertake confined space training
- Will be expected to undertake First Aid training
- Will be expected to participate in the site Emergency Response team
- Will be expected to participate in various improvement initiatives
- Overtime will be available after 40 hours have been worked in a week, overtime premium rates are paid at time and a half on Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays.
- The candidate would be expected to be on an on-call rota (one week in four) covering critical breakdowns.
Person Specification
- Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline i.e. NVQ level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship. Further relevant qualifications would be advantageous
- Good computer skills are essential.
- Experience of using preventive maintenance software is an advantage.
- A working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential
- Experience in the chemical industry is not vital but a manufacturing background would be advantageous
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen & 7 wastes) advantageous
- Metal and/or plastic fabrication.
- Rotating equipment overhauls
- Hydraulic/pneumatics systems
- Pipework and flange making/breaking
- Knowledge of steam boiler and air compressor plant
Closing Date: 08/11/2026
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