Maintenance And Lubrication Technician

Adecco; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider is seeking a Maintenance and Lubrication Technician at their Scarborough site. This temp-to-perm role involves critical tasks such as optimizing lubrication techniques for machinery, routine maintenance, and client communication. Candidates should have a strong background in Tribology, relevant technical qualifications, and experience with rotating equipment. Overtime opportunities are available, ensuring a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Tribology and lubricants necessary.
• Experience in training operational personnel in lubrication techniques.
• Relevant certificates required as per job specifications.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance and repair of machines for optimal operation.
• Lubricate bearings, apply lubricants, and manage stock levels.
• First-line maintenance and liaising with clients regarding lubrication issues.

Skills

Knowledge of Tribology

Lubricant methodologies

Experience with rotating equipment

Education

Technical apprenticeship

A-level

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance and Lubrication Technician

Working Hours/Shift Pattern: 40 hours weekly (Standard hours). Overtime available.

Our client is a technology-driven and specialist industrial services provider offering engineering solutions and technical services across various industries. Their Scarborough site is recruiting for a Maintenance and Lubrication Engineer on a Temp to Perm basis.

With over branches across the UK and Ireland, they provide excellent service to stakeholders and operate in 20 countries, adding value for industrial customers worldwide. Over 80 years, they have fostered an entrepreneurial spirit through passion, expertise, and innovation to improve industry efficiency.

Daily responsibilities include maintenance and repair of machines to ensure optimal operation, including changing oil, filters, and tire rotation.

About the role:

• Lubricate bearings, spray chains, fill oil bots using predefined assets.
• Apply lubricants to rotating elements.
• Follow routes sent via an iPad, working on predefined routes.
• Manage weekly stock take, update systems, and ensure sufficient stock levels.
• Implement lubrication techniques to optimize regimes.
• Perform first-line maintenance, assess issues, and escalate when necessary.
• Liaise with clients regarding lubrication issues.
• Carry out repairs and modifications as needed in a safe manner.
• Assist in lubrication training for operational personnel.
• Report asset defects and enter notifications into the client's ERP system.

About You:

• Knowledge of Tribology and lubricant methodologies.
• Experience with rotating equipment and ability to support training.
• Technical apprenticeship, A-level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.

Please note:

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Relevant certificates may need to be provided.
• No relocation support is provided.
• Relevant work experience must be demonstrated.

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