Mechanical Fixed Plant Technician

Overview

Mechanical Fixed Plant Technician – Static Plant – Cranes, Bulk Handling

Package and Benefits

• Package: £51,520 – Basic: £44,801 + Supplements (£5,719) + benefits + £1,000 annual bonus
• Extensive overtime x 1.25
• The supplements are split into two sections. The first is payable on start or employment, and the second is task-specific and paid on completion of an external wire rope course, usually completed within 3-6 months of joining, depending on course offerings.
• Location: Avonmouth

Hours

Hours: Mon-Fri: #removed#

Corporate Benefits

• Wire rope inspection course
• Annual bonuses based on company performance
• Excellent Pension Scheme – 4% Employee and 8% Employer
• Life Insurance
• Generous annual leave – 25 days + bank hols
• Sick scheme in place based around length of service
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Extensive training and progression opportunities within own training school
• Free on-site 24/7 gym

Role Description

Our client has a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced technicians to work within our Engineering Department, based in Avonmouth. The role is to maintain cranes and fully automated bulk handling systems. The role will include the following activities:

• Complete planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance work in a number of different environments.
• Liaise with operations to prioritise rectification of unserviceable machinery using fault finding diagnostic methodologies and equipment; minimising reactive maintenance.
• Ensure completion of documentation including daily logs and maintenance work orders.
• Carry out duties with due care and attention, adhering to the companies Health & Safety Policy and HSE regulations.
• Upholding the highest standards and practices in mechanical work.
• Demonstrating commitment to multi-skilled activity and team work.
• Demonstrating an excellent attitude to our continuous improvement culture, bringing new ideas to the team to enable smarter working, rather than harder working!

Desirable Background / Qualifications

• Preferably qualified to HNC level in a suitable Engineering subject or equivalent qualification, or be a time served apprentice in a relevant trade.
• Previous experience working with large gearboxes, couplings, motors and conveyor belting systems.
• Ability to work with Computer Maintenance Management Systems via hand held tablets.
• A full driving licence and your own transport are essential.
• The role requires the individual to be happy and confident at height with open mesh flooring.
• A background in medium to heavy industry, such as steel, rail, ports, power generation, or repair and overhaul workshops, would be a good fit.
• On rare occasions, you may be asked to cover other shifts, including weekends – you will work your core hours 99% of the time

How to Apply

Please call Suzanne on (phone number removed) or submit your CV