Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Project Start Recruitment Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conveyor solutions company in Bristol seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to travel across the UK for the installation and maintenance of conveyor systems. The ideal candidate must have a full driving licence and experience in servicing various types of conveyors. The role offers a total package of £35,072, which includes hourly pay, bonuses, and benefits such as a company van and accommodation support.

Benefits

Company Van + Fuel Card

£3,200 annual bonus

Hotel and food expenses covered

Qualifications

• Full driving licence to deliver equipment reliably.
• Capable of installing and maintaining various types of conveyors.
• Ability to operate alone or in teams for installations.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK to install and maintain conveyors.
• Providing accurate reports to line management after assignments.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures during site work.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Job description

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

My client has over 30 years experience designing, manufacturing and supplying market leading conveyor systems to customers throughout the UK and worldwide. They have a focus on site safety, reliability and efficiency and a commitment to delivering conveyor solutions. They work with some of the worlds leading brands supporting a range of industries and applications throughout the UK and further a field. They are an expanding business growing from strength to strength across the globe.

PURPOSE OF A MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

This is a multi-purpose mobile (van and site based) role, involving travelling to customers sites anywhere in the UK (and occasionally but rarely outside of the UK) then delivering, installing, maintaining/servicing, de‑installing, commissioning or rectifying conveyor systems, sold or hired by my client to the full satisfaction of the customer. Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are based from my clients site in Bristol, but are required to travel to customer sites to perform their job role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

• Following all client site and my client's health and safety procedures at all times and showing great care towards team members and customers
• Adhering to method statements and risk assessments whenever onsite
• Correctly using all PPE equipment and clothing provided
• Delivery of goods / arrival on site on time and when agreed
• Working closely with clients and their subcontractors ensuring their satisfaction at all times
• Problem solving on site and using own initiative to resolve queries with customers direct
• Providing accurate reports to line management using company procedures on completion of each assignment
• Carefully loading and unloading vehicles in order to best maintain condition of both the vehicle and the equipment being transported
• Carefully maintaining company vehicles and cleanliness at all times and adhering to the Company Vehicle Policy
• Obtaining sign‑off from customer on completion of each assignment, indicating satisfaction and training customers in the best use and maintenance of the conveyors
• Any other duties which are considered reasonable, including occasional workshop duties if there is limited site work available.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Full driving licence and able to reliably deliver all types of equipment to customers site throughout UK, with the associated paperwork.
• Capability to install/de‑install all types of rental conveyors on UK sites in teams of 2 or more operatives
• Capability to operate alone, maintaining, servicing and commissioning all types of rental conveyors on varied sites throughout the UK
• Capability to install all types of customer owned conveyors in varied sites throughout the UK
• Capability to operate alone, maintaining, servicing and commissioning all types of rental and customer owned conveyors in varied sites throughout the UK and occasionally conducting pre‑installation assessments and pre‑collection site visits
• Capability to conduct pre‑installation assessments and pre‑collection site visits, offering sales support and securing new business leads or opportunities

SALARY/BENEFITS

• £35,072 Total Package
• £14.40 per hour
• £3,200 annual bonus
• 10 hrs of OT per month = £160 per month
• 40 hour contract
• Door to Door
• Company Van + Fuel Card
• £75 per night hotel overstay
• Hotel and food expenses all included

Please call Tom for more information or email a copy of your CV to prompt a call back.