Mechanical Fitter

GPS Recruitment; Sandtoft; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance and engineering activities across production facilities. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering apprenticeship or qualification and experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining production equipment, planning maintenance schedules, and ensuring manufacturing goals are met. The position offers a competitive benefits package including pension and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Overtime

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled with an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in maintenance activities across production facilities.
• Ability to plan workloads between planned and emergency tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering and maintenance activities across production.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to meet production goals.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance schedules effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fault-finding skills

Planning and Organisation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or BTEC ONC qualification

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

• To carry out day to day Engineering and maintenance activities across Production facilities ensuring production equipment/machinery are maintained and serviced in order to deliver production requirements that meet the goals and objectives of the business.

Qualifications and Training

• Multi Skilled with recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or industry recognised qualification for e.g., BTEC ONC qualification in Engineering based subject or equivalent.

Experience

• Proven experience in completion of Engineering and maintenance activities across Production facilities delivering maintenance and service schedules to plan that have met goals and objectives of the business.
• Proven ability in planning and prioritising workloads balanced between planned and emergency maintenance activities in production/similar facilities.
• Practical application in the maintenance and repair of Electrical/Mechanical and control systems, including modifications and installations (incl. pneumatic systems).
• Experience in use of Preventative Maintenance Systems Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Experience in working in FMCG/similar high-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent Planning and Organisation.
• Innovative and collaborative, identifying solutions and problem solving - continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised, self-starter and motivated.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 3 shift system: 6.00am-2.00pm, 2.00pm-10.00pm & 10.00pm-6.00am.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits which include; pension scheme, overtime, company bonus scheme