Mechanical Maintenance Technician

K H Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their growing team in Birmingham. This role involves performing both breakdown and preventative maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. You'll collaborate with various teams to optimize equipment performance and contribute to continuous improvement projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a mechanical background and a passion for problem-solving to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline or equivalent required.
• Mechanical experience in process manufacturing or heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-planned maintenance tasks safely.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure operational efficiency.
• Document maintenance tasks and findings accurately.

Skills

Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems

Lean manufacturing tools

Continuous improvement techniques

Mechanical experience in process manufacturing

Problem analysis and solution action

Excellent communication skills

Self-organisation and prioritisation

Experience with high-speed processes

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical Discipline

ONC Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Birmingham
GBPCompetitive + Company Bonus & Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am until 3:30pm (38.75 hours)

Our client, a leading international manufacturer, is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their site in Birmingham at a time of huge growth for the business.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a multi-skilled maintenance team that works together as a flexible and professional unit. You will be required to assist with both breakdown and preventative maintenance across the site safely and professionally.

Duties include:
- Adhere to all safety rules and requirements at all times.
- Carry out routine daily preventative maintenance checks.
- Work alongside the Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators, reporting findings to your Departmental Team Leader.
- Take responsibility for any specific area as required to understand its operation and fully understand the maintenance requirements and safe systems of work for that area.
- Ensure that all tasks are accompanied by the relevant supporting documentation (work orders, risk assessments etc.).
- Carry out all non-planned and planned maintenance tasks promptly.
- Be a front-line point of communication for Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators during maintenance activities.
- Be actively involved in projects of improvement, extension or modification of equipment to optimise efficiency, reliability and safety.

What we are looking for:
- Recognised Apprenticeship gained in a mechanical discipline to ONC engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems
- Awareness of Lean manufacturing tools
- Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
- Mechanical experience gained within a process manufacturing industry or heavy machinery.
- Attention to detail with the ability to analyse problems and action solutions.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to self-organise, prioritise work and adhere to deadlines.
- Experience with high-speed processes

They are looking to interview soon, so apply today!

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