Mechanical Maintenance Technician (2 shift)

Prysmian Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cable manufacturing firm in Wrexham is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery, completing preventative maintenance, and ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, and will be self-motivated with good communication skills. They will enjoy a competitive salary, shift work from Monday to Friday, and various employee benefits including healthcare plans, pension, and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Overtime Opportunities

Healthcare cash plan

Discounts on major retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Defined Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnosing, fault finding and repair of industrial machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Self-motivated with a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial plant and machinery.
• Complete preventative maintenance checks and inspections.
• Work in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Welding and Brazing

Risk Assessment and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Time served with EITB/equivalent Certificate of Craftsmanship

Minimum of BTEC ONC level in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Fitter (2 Shift) at our cable manufacturing site on Wrexham Industrial Estate.

Working on our 2 shift roster - Monday to Friday only

• Average working week of 40 hours per week

• Days/Afternoons shift pattern rotating weekly

Week one - 7.00am-4.00pm Monday to Thursday then 7.00am - 1.30pm Friday.

Week Two - 1.30pm - 10pm Monday to Friday.

• Christmas shutdown

• 26 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays

We offer the following benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Overtime Opportunities available - time and a half and then double time paid on Saturday (after 4 hours at x1.5) and all day Sunday.

• Westfield Healthcare cash plan scheme for reimbursement of Dental, Opticians, Therapy treatment (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Chiropractic treatment) 24 hour counselling and advice line, face to face counselling, MRI, CT and PET Scanning Services

• Westfield Rewards - receive discounts off major high street retailers, including cash back and top cards

• EE Perks mobile discounts - receive 20% off monthly EE plans with up to 5 discount codes that can be shared with friends and family

• Yes Share Scheme - option to purchase shares in Prysmian and receive free shares

• Cycle to Work Scheme - obtain a bike and/or accessories whilst making tax and NI savings

• Competitive Defined Contributory Pension - up to 8% contribution by the company.

• Life Assurance - up to 6 times your annual salary

• NovaLease - Lease an electric or hybrid car at discounted rates.

• Vitality app - Get rewarded for staying active and receive discounts off gym memberships

• Free Flu Jabs for all employees and family members

• Long Service Awards

• Enhanced Paternity Policy - 10 days full pay

• Enhanced Maternity Policy - 16 weeks full pay

• Baby Bonus - £4000 in 3 instalments following birth of child.

• MetLife including GP24 (Virtual GP service for you and your household) Everest Funeral Concierge (Will prep service, Digital vault for storing personal information, funeral planning tools, funeral concierge service) Bereavement and Probate Service and EAP WISDOM App (Wellbeing 24/7 counselling service, trained legal advisors, financial and debt management information, speak to qualified nurses, sign up for webinars and additional health support)

The Job

• Diagnosing, fault finding and repair of Medium/Heavy industrial plant and machinery.

• Completing preventative maintenance checks and inspections.

• Developing and implementing modifications to improved reliability of plant and machinery.

• Working as a team with manufacturing and maintenance colleagues.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Working to a continuous shift pattern with necessary overtime to cover holidays.

• Adherence to Health & Safety with absolute priority.

• Lifting and handling plant and machinery components using appropriate equipment and techniques.

Qualifications/Experience

• Time served with EITB/equivalent Certificate of Craftsmanship.

• Hydraulic and pneumatic.

• Welding and brazing.

• Rigging of unbalanced loads.

• Risk assessment and safety awareness, guarding of machinery legislation.

• High pressure steam maintenance.

• MS Office or equivalent.

• Ability to read technical drawings.

• Minimum of BTEC ONC level in Mechanical Engineering.

The Person

Time served with experience in all aspects of mechanical maintenance engineering and preferably experience of working in Manufacturing.

Self-motivated and must appreciate the demands of a 24/7 continuous production process with a keen to get the job finished attitude. Good team working and communication skills.

Training and development opportunities are also available.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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