Mechanical Fixed Plant Technician

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Fixed Plant Technician to maintain cranes and automated bulk handling systems in Avonmouth. The ideal candidate will have a background in heavy industry and should be qualified to at least HNC level in Engineering. This role offers a competitive package with annual bonuses and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonuses

Excellent pension scheme

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

Free on-site gym

Subsidised on-site canteen

Qualifications

• HNC level qualification in Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to work at height and confident with open mesh flooring.
• Experience with heavy industry machinery like gearboxes and motors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cranes and bulk handling systems.
• Complete planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance.
• Liaise with operations for machinery rectification.
• Complete maintenance documentation.
• Uphold highest mechanical standards and practices.

Skills

Planned maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Health & Safety compliance

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Mechanical Fixed Plant Technician Static Plant - Cranes, Bulk Handling

Training can be provided to work on cranes in the on-site training school.

Package: GBP50,371 - Basic: GBP44,697 + Supplements (GBP5,674) + Annual Bonus + benefits and overtime x 1.25

The supplements are split into two sections. The first is payable on start or employment, and the second is task-specific and paid on completion of an external wire rope course, usually completed within 3-6 months of joining, depending on course offerings.

Hours: Mon-Fri: 07 30

Location: Avonmouth

Corporate Benefits

• Wire rope inspection course
• Annual Bonuses based on company performance
• Excellent Pension Scheme -4% Employee and 8% Employer
• Life Insurance
• Generous annual leave 25 days+
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Extensive training and progression opportunities within own training school
• Free on-site gym

Our client has a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced technicians to work within our Engineering Department, based in Avonmouth.

The role is to maintain cranes and fully automated bulk handling systems.

A background in medium to heavy industry, such as steel, rail, ports, power generation, or repair and overhaul workshops, would be a good fit.

The role will include the following activities:

• Complete planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance work in a number of different environments.
• Liaise with operations to prioritise rectification of unserviceable machinery using fault finding diagnostic methodologies and equipment; minimising reactive maintenance.
• Ensure completion of documentation including daily logs and maintenance work orders.
• Carry out duties with due care and attention, adhering to the companies Health & Safety Policy and HSE regulations.
• Upholding the highest standards and practices in mechanical work.
• Demonstrating commitment to multi-skilled activity and team work.
• Demonstrating an excellent attitude to our continuous improvement culture, bringing new ideas to the team to enable smarter working, rather than harder working!

Desirable Background

• Preferably qualified to HNC level in a suitable Engineering subject or equivalent qualification, or be a time served apprentice in a relevant trade.
• Previous experience working with large gearboxes, couplings, motors and conveyor belting systems.
• Ability to work with Computer Maintenance Management Systems via hand held tablets.
• A full driving licence and your own transport are essential.
• The role requires the individual to be happy and confident at height with open mesh flooring.
• A background in medium to heavy industry, such as steel, rail, ports, power generation, or repair and overhaul workshops, would be a good fit.
• On rare occasions, you may be asked to cover other shifts, including weekends you will work your core hours 99% of the time

Please call Suzanne on (phone number removed) or submit your CV