Mechanical Maintenance Technician

E3 Recruitment Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension up to 12%

Private Health Care

On-call allowance £2,600

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is searching for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a leader in the chemical manufacturing sector at our Halifax site. The role focuses on planned and unplanned repairs to critical plant equipment on a COMAH-regulated site, in a days-based schedule from Monday to Friday.

Key benefits include £43,000 base salary with a £2,600 on-call allowance, 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, a pension contribution up to 12%, private health care, and 1.5x overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in an industrial environment within Chemical, Process Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas industries is required.
• Experience working on a COMAH site is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, corrective, and breakdown repairs to ensure safe, efficient operation of plant equipment.
• Perform daily checks and fitting tasks with pumps, motors, heat exchangers, drives, vessels and pipework.
• Ensure all work complies with company standards, policies, and procedures, minimising risks to personnel, the environment, and company assets.
• Support and contribute to planning and scheduling strategies to provide optimal service to operating departments.
• Work across various departments to meet operational goals while adhering to company standards.
• Assist in the Competency-Based Training of departmental staff as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives.

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Heat Exchangers

Motors

Pipefitting

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a leader in the chemical manufacturing industry? This business is currently looking to expand their engineering team at their site based in the Halifax area and invite applications for this rewarding and dynamic role.

Role Overview for the Maintenance Technician:
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the engineering team by performing both planned and unplanned repairs on their COMAH regulated site. This is a days-based role working Monday – Friday, offering a great work-life balance.

Salary & Benefits:

• Annual Salary: £43,000 + £2600 On Call Allowance
• Annual Leave: 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme: Employer Contribution up to 12%
• Privat Health Care
• Overtime: 1.5X

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

• Perform routine, corrective, and breakdown repairs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment.
• Perform daily checks and fitting tasks with pumps, motors, heat exchanges, drives, vessels and pipework.
• Ensure all work complies with company standards, policies, and procedures, minimising risks to personnel, the environment, and company assets.
• Support and contribute to planning and scheduling strategies to provide optimal service to operating departments.
• Work across various departments to meet operational goals while adhering to company standards.
• Assist in the Competency-Based Training of departmental staff as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience needed of the Maintenance Technician:

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in an industrial environment within Chemical, Process Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas industries.
• Has experience working on a COMAH site (Ideal).
• Hands-on experience with pumps, Heat Exchangers, Motors is essential.
• Pipefitting and Fabrication would be beneficial.

If you are a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician looking to join a thriving team and enjoy excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment, we would love to hear from you.