Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (Mech or Elec)
 
The Company:

Are you an experienced  Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician with either Electrical or Mechanical or Multiskilled skill?  In this 3 shift role (combining earlies, lates and nights) you will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair (preventative and emergency) of a wide range of production and engineering machinery.  You will work as part of a well established team of Maintenance Technicians and report into a Maintenance Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Minimise production downtime by trouble shooting breakdowns and preventing reoccurrences.
• Work with electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation undertake fault finding and modification of plant and equipment.
• Use a Maintenance Management System carry out preventative/ planned maintenance work.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and reducing recurring issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment adhering to all EHS Company policies.
• Continuously enhance job knowledge through training and development opportunities.
• Perform electrical and mechanical work, including fabrication, welding and some minor electrical installation work as required.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a time-served apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification, BTEC/City and Guilds or equivalent.
• Demonstrated multiskilled proficiency in industrial electrical AND/OR mechanical systems, including pneumatic/hydraulic systems, fabrication, and welding.
• Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical diagrams as well as troubleshooting control panels.
• Ability to pass medical which includes assessments for working at height and in confined spaces.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications.
• Resilient, resourceful approach, with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proactive work ethic, strong initiative, and the ability to operate independently within a shift team environment.

Pay and Hours:
Working across a 3 shift pattern - 3 shifts (earlies, lates and nights), attracting a salary of £42000 (with paid overtime available at £26-27phr)
Funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications
25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
Contributory pension
Health care cash back plan
Life insurance
Company bonus

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.