Maintenance Technician

South West Recruitment Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group in the UK seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The role involves performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment, along with fault finding and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Candidates must have a formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience in maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary with a 20% shift allowance and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Up to 8% pension

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite Physio and Massage

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship in a related trade or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a fully skilled maintenance technician.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Conduct PPM checks in line with the schedule.
• Ensure high standards of site facilities and environment.

Skills

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems repair

Pneumatic systems repair

Safe working practices

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

PC Literacy

Education

Formal apprenticeship endorsed by EITB, EMTA or AMA

Demonstrable experience

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a global engineering group based in Poole, Dorset.

The company work with leading international companies in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions to address global trends such as clean energy, energy efficiency, healthcare and increasing automation.

Salary: This position comes with a very competitive market related salary plus 20% shift allowance and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both.

Hours of Work: Rotating Shifts double days. 2 weeks early then two weeks late's.

Early Shift - Mon-Thurs 6am-14:15 and Friday 6am-12pm and then rotates to Late Shift Mon-Thurs 2:15pm-10:15pm and Fri 12pm-7:30pm.

37 hours per week. With additional hours as required to maintain the efficient running of the department.

Shift allowance is not paid for periods of sickness

Location: Poole, Dorset,

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on the plant, equipment, buildings and facilities of the site. This is a hands on role to maintain and improve all aspects of the operational site.

Responsibilities

• Fault find within the machine shop environment and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems as appropriate.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks on machines and equipment in line with the CMMS schedule.
• Carry out complete site maintenance for all aspects and areas of the site, maintaining a high standard of site facilities and the overall site environment/appearance.
• Conduct best practice and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement with regards to plant and equipment reliability.
• Work in a safe, tidy manner in line with Company policy.
• Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Requirements

• A formal, recognised apprenticeship related to the trade endorsed by EITB, EMTA or AMA documentation or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Fully skilled maintenance technician with either mechanical, electrical or electromechanical bias.
• Practical experience in fault finding within a machine shop environment, and the ability to repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrable understanding and application of safe working practices.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive, pro‑active, can‑do attitude and work calmly under pressure.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Committed to work to deadlines and determined to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrable desire to progress, succeed, and ability to work as part of a team or work independently.
• PC Literate.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (Christmas Close Down uses up to 3 days from this)
• Up to 8% pension
• 5 x Death in Service
• ShareSave Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• EAP
• Bippit - Financial Health Check Guidance
• Onsite Physio and Massage
• Work Wear

To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company.