Mechanical Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will ensure the efficient operation of production equipment, responding swiftly to breakdowns and performing scheduled maintenance. The company offers a clean and modern facility with opportunities for training and skills development. With a focus on collaboration, you'll provide support to operational staff while honing your mechanical expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to build a career in the manufacturing sector, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life insurance

On-site canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance or engineering is essential.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and hands-on approach required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Assist with installation and modification of machinery systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electro-mechanical systems

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
£38,000- £40,000 (£43/44,000 total package - some mandatory weekend work paid at overtime rates - 7 weekends per year)
Monday to Friday 07:00- 15:00
Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2, 25 days holiday + banks, pension, life insurance, on site canteen serving hot & cold food.

Adept:us are excited to have partnered with an exciting FMCG manufacturing business. The business is long established in the local area and boasts a clean and modern facility.

We are currently seeking a mechanical maintenance technician to join the production maintenance team. Training on site specific equipment can be given, along with further skills development.

The Role:

Working as part of an 18 person engineering team, your overall objective will be to ensure the efficient running of all production equipment. Some of your responsibilities will include:

1. Reactive Maintenance: Swiftly respond to breakdowns, diagnose issues, and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
2. Planned Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure the equipment remains reliable and functions smoothly.
3. Equipment Support: Assist with the installation and modification of electro-mechanical systems.
4. Team Collaboration: Provide training, coaching, and support to production and operational staff.

The Requirements:

This role would suit someone who is either an already experienced/qualified engineer within the industry or someone who has a small amount of exposure to service/maintenance and is looking to carve themselves a career within the industry. Other requirements include:

1. NVQ Level 3 qualified in a mechanical engineering discipline.
2. Mechanically biased, previous experience diagnosing faults on mechanical systems, machinery installations, etc.
3. A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
4. Manufacturing industry experience (beneficial).