Mechanical Technician in Scunthorpe

LKAB Minerals was founded in 1989 to develop products and applications outside the steel industry and to maximise the resource efficiency of what is mined. We have deposits, processing facilities, offices in 12 countries and offer over 30 different minerals into hundreds of applications. LKAB Minerals supplies raw and processed industrial minerals to a diverse range of markets worldwide and is a leading supplier of high-quality industrial minerals, offering a diverse range of products and services to industries such as construction, steel manufacturing, and agriculture.

As a part of the LKAB Group, the company leverages cutting-edge technology and expertise to provide reliable, value-added products that support the global transition to a better future. We employ application specialists and bring them together with our mineral and processing experts. Our extensive knowledge of applications has been built over many years of conducting collaborative research and development work with our customers, research institutions, and universities.

Your Role

LKAB Minerals UK are looking for an experienced mechanical technician to ensure LKAB are delivering high standards of operational efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that the plant realises its full potential in terms of safety and quality, increasing uptime and reducing breakdowns of machinery. Day to day would involve working alongside the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant manager to identify priorities, fault find and use predictive maintenance methods to ensure maximum plant operation. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work throughout the plant, across a variety of machinery and equipment of varying ages and processes, ensuring accurate logs and records are maintained.

Responsibilities & Key Work Tasks

• Carry out a full range of engineering and maintenance duties for the entire site, diagnosing and resolving faults.
• Use of CMMS system to record maintenance and breakdown activities.
• Proactive in maintaining, developing and implementing site improvement processes and carrying out both preventative and breakdown maintenance of all fixed plant.
• Executing work to specific Health and Safety, Company and Industry Standards and Regulations.
• Support local contractor management processes ensuring they are following Health and Safety Standards.
• Ensure the plant is run in a safe and stable manner ensuring continuity of the process and equipment, whilst using best practices for energy efficiencies.
• Operate and adjust the process to give the specified product quality level and quantity in accordance with the Quality System Requirements.
• Carry out all in-process testing and at the frequency specified and accurately report, record, and communicate all information relevant to the activities carried out during your shift.
• Fully deputise for the Shift Team Leader as per business requirements.
• To ensure that the Plant and control room cleanliness is kept to the required standard.
• Any other duties relevant to the task.

What You Bring

• Time served apprentice (Electrical Experience desirable but not essential).
• BTEC National/NVQ or equivalent.
• IOSH preferred but not essential.
• Experience of safely maintaining medium to heavy plant (Preferably screening, crushing, milling, dust extractions, mixers, conveyors) with basic skills in machining, welding, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• IT Skills particularly Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in using a CMMS system to record maintenance activities.

Characteristic Requirements

• Shows a positive attitude to safety and the environment within the workplace.
• Committed to the LKAB behaviours and code of conduct.
• Continuous improvement mindset – proactive in identifying and suggesting areas for improvement in role and function.
• Good concentration and attention to detail to quickly notice deviations in production.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a positive and proactive approach to work.
• A dynamic and flexible approach to situations and work practices and processes.
• Approachable and a good communicator who is able to transfer knowledge to all levels within the organisation.
• Demonstrates an awareness of priorities and works to complete tasks according to their importance.
• Professional and can work autonomously.
• Ensure processes and procedures are actively adhered to at all times.

What we offer

• Company pension increasing in employer contributions after 5 years service.
• Life insurance (Death in Service).
• Employee Assistance Programme for employee, partner and family.
• Salary Extras – Store discount scheme.
• 5 Days volunteer leave.
• Reframe cancer support.
• My Menopause centre.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Additional Information

• Start: According to agreement.
• Type of Employment: Permanent.
• Scope: Full-time.
• Location: LKAB Minerals Ltd, Bos Approach Rd, Brigg Rd, Scunthorpe DN16 1AW.