At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep heavy machinery running smoothly and tackle breakdowns head-on.
- Company: Join a leading company in the metal recycling industry.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience with heavy machinery and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Summary of Duties: The role requires keeping equipment and machinery in optimum operational condition. This includes heavy mobile plant; excavators, wheel loaders, balers and other relevant equipment used within the metal recycling industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- The diagnosis and resolution of breakdown problems
- To respond rapidly to breakdowns thereby minimising the period of time any equipment is out of action
- To ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard and capable of operating in line with Company standards
- To comply with all machine operating systems
- To keep accurate records of all machinery on site
- To complete and maintain all documentation on the CMMS
- To make written and/or verbal reports to line managers as required
- To attend progress meetings with line managers as and when required
- To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time
- To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post holders terms & particulars of employment
Key Competencies:
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent time keeping and attendance
- A flexible approach including the willingness to work outside normal hours as and when required, including weekend work and on-call rota
- The ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
- An analytical, problem solving approach
- Excellent communication skills with the team and all levels
Essential skills:
- Proven track record of working in a comparable role
- The ability to strip down and rebuild hydraulic, mechanical components on heavy machines
- Able to understand technical drawings relating to machinery
- A working knowledge of diesel engine maintenance
- IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role
- Driving license
Desirable Skills:
- HNC qualifications in a relevant subject area
- Capable of the diagnosis of component level hydraulic faults
- Ability to operate basic machine shop machinery; lathes, milling machines etc.
- Working knowledge of 3-phase electrics
- Competent in lifting and slinging (as training will be provided)
- ONC level qualifications or equivalent NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject
- The ability to work in a clean room environment
- Relative experience in metal recycling and other associated processes
Maintenance Technician in Barking employer: S. Norton & Co Ltd
As a Mobile Plant Operative, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises safety and teamwork. Our company offers competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to sustainability within the metal recycling industry, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful employment in a growing sector.
We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Technician in Barking
Diagnosis and Resolution of Breakdown Problems
Maintenance of Heavy Mobile Plant
Hydraulic and Mechanical Component Repair
Understanding Technical Drawings
Diesel Engine Maintenance
IT Literacy
Time Management
