Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Kronospan; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in North Wales is seeking Mechanical Maintenance Technicians. The role includes providing maintenance support, driving improvement projects, and requires an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering. Full-time positions offer earnings up to £58,000, with benefits including relocation assistance and career development opportunities. The working hours vary for different shifts.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance up to £8000

Home Office Employer Sponsorship

Financial Support for VISA applications

Continued training and career development

Qualifications

• Must be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• A positive, hands-on approach is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line maintenance support.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Involvement in planned preventative and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Manufacturing Maintenance Experience

Problem-solving

Hands-on skills

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kronospan has exciting opportunities for Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join our rapidly growing engineering team based in Chirk, North Wales.

Responsibilities

• Providing front line maintenance support to a specific area of our industry leading plant
• Drive continuous improvement projects
• Bring fresh ideas - could we be doing this better?
• Heavy involvement in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance

Experienced in manufacturing maintenance

Qualifications

• You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• A hands-on individual who is positive and has a can-do approach to work

Opportunity and Benefits

• This is an ideal opportunity for ambitious, resilient and driven individuals to progress your career in a successful, multi-national organization
• Kronospan is a world-leading manufacturer in wood panel boards. We pride ourselves on delivering "Wood Perfected" and have invested in innovation since 1897. Over the last three years we have invested £300m at our production facility in Chirk, North Wales and have an additional £200m investment planned for the next couple of years.
• These are full time, permanent positions offering earnings up to £58,000+ including shift allowance, overtime & bonus.
• Kronospan can offer Relocation Assistance (up to £8000) along with Home Office Employer Sponsorship and Financial Support towards VISA applications.
• Day Mechanical Technician Hours: 08.00 - 16.30 (5 days Monday to Friday) or 07.00 - 17.00 (4 days Monday to Friday). Shift Mechanical Technician Hours: Full Continental 4 on 4 off (06.00 - 18.00 & 18.00 - 06.00)
• Expected earnings between £42,000 & £58,000
• Exciting and challenging work
• Continued training, support and career development
• The opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading people who are committed to technical excellence