Mechanical Maintenance Technician

KPI Recruiting; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment company in Altrincham is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias to join their maintenance team. The ideal candidate will perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance in various departments, including CNC machining facilities. Qualifications include an HNC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering and a time served mechanical apprenticeship. The position offers a competitive salary of £30k - £35k, along with opportunities for training and progression as well as additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Monthly production bonus

Overtime paid at premium rates

Opportunities for further training

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• HNC / ONC in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Completed a mechanical apprenticeship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Execute repair and maintenance activities as directed.
• Assist with H&S policies and procedures.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Help improve equipment performance.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Pneumatics and hydraulics experience

Team player

Creative and innovative

Education

HNC / ONC in Mechanical Engineering

Time Served Mechanical Apprentice

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical bias)

£30k - £35k

We are now looking to appoint a Maintenance Technician to join our busy Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be mechanically biased and will carry out electrical & mechanical maintenance in order to maintain plant & equipment in our Foundry, fettling shop and heat treatment department as well as our CNC machining facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute repair and maintenance activities according to best practice, engineering processes, procedures and safety regulations as directed
• Assist the team in the implementation of H&S policies and procedures for maintenance and associated activities
• Perform planned preventative maintenance across the site
• Assist the team in order to improve equipment performance at the lowest possible cost.

Qualifications & Skills

• HNC / ONC in Mechanical Engineering
• Time Served Mechanical Apprentice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics preferred but not essential
• Willing Team player, creative & innovative

Hours

This role is 37 hours working a 5 day-week and the standard hours are:

• Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 16:30 and Fridays - 08:00 - 13:00.

Benefits

• Overtime working if required is paid at premium rates.
• Holidays are 25 Days holidays plus 8 bank holidays = 33 days.
• Monthly Production Bonus when sales targets are met.
• Opportunities for further training and progression within the company.
• Eye care vouchers