Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Department: Maintenance
Responsible to: Maintenance Manager
SUMMARY
The position works within the plant Maintenance team covering four sites; you will be responsible for the planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance and not only; adhering to strict health and safety Company procedures at all times; you will be required to generate daily reports; weekly and monthly and you will be required to document all work carried out in the Maintenance system used. You will also provide guidance to Maintenance semi-skill members of the team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To carry out equipment breakdowns effectively and efficiently.
* To extract/receive and carry out planned preventative Maintenance (from CMMS) on all pre-processing equipment aiming to achieve maximum plant availability, with zero unplanned down time.
* Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance inspections.
* Conduct safety compliance inspections and maintain records.
* Ensure that programmed work is completed on time, to the satisfaction of business requirement.
* Working to health and safety, environmental other standards as they apply to the process.
* Maintaining standard operating procedures as required.
* Support external buildings/service maintenance contractor teams (fire alarms, compressor etc.)
* Develop/document training material to facilitate transfer of skills and knowledge to other members.
* Effective evidence and control of critical spares for all key processes and ask for complete it.
* Experience of working with engineering drawings.
* Adhere to safe working practice and procedures including and not limited to lockout, tag out, confined space and working at heights.
* Following assessment may operate a variety of equipment including loaders, forklifts, high lifts, cranes, cherry pickers or scissor lifts.
* Assist Electrical engineer on his task.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum NVQ level 3 in suitable engineering subject. IOSH desirable
EXPERIENCE
Welding experience will be advantageous.
Minimum 2 years' experience in specific mechanical tasks.
Electrical experience would be advantageous.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
* Knowledge of production process equipment.
* Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge.
* Report writing.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* A responsible and mature attitude to work.
* The ability to follow written instructions and keep records.
* An awareness of health & safety.
* Ability to work well within a team.
* Self-discipline/ability to work independently.
* Computer literate.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted are indicative and may vary over time. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade that has been established.
Additional Information
Salary: DOE upto £53,000
Call outs will be paid minimum of 4 hours after training and competency reached if required.
Salary review after 3 and 6 months, outcome dependant on performance when signed off as competent and able to go on the call out rota if required.
Benefits: Van, for work use only including travelling to and from work including fuel
Mobile phone for work use only.
Health Shield - cash back health plan
Hours/Shift Pattern
1. Hours: Working Hours: Two Week Shift Pattern (12hr Shift)
Two Weeks - Days Week 1 36hrs Week 2 48hrs
Two Weeks - Nights Week 1 36hrs Week 2 48hrs
Working Hours: Two Week Shift Pattern (12hr Shift)
Two Weeks - Days Week 1 36hrs Week 2 48hrs
Two Weeks - Nights Week 1 36hrs Week 2 48hrs
On Call: When required
Holidays 28 per annum including bank holidays