Mechanical Maintenance Technician: PPM Specialist - 4-Shift

GPS Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GPS Recruitment is assisting a client in Barnsley to find a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their production site. You will be maintaining and repairing production plant, carrying out PPM to minimise downtime, and working with on-site contractors and remote service engineers.

You will diagnose breakdowns, fault-find mechanical systems such as gearboxes, and ensure CMMS records are up to date. You will also manage stock levels and mentor apprentices on rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years industrial experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Experience in fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime
• Communicate with on-site contractors and remote service engineers
• Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns swiftly and effectively
• Fault find on mechanical systems (e.g. gearboxes)
• Understand pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and reports
• Manage and monitor stock levels of critical parts and equipment
• Mentor apprentices

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

GPS Recruitment is assisting a client in Barnsley to find a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their production site. You will be maintaining and repairing production plant, carrying out PPM to minimise downtime, and working with on-site contractors and remote service engineers.

You will diagnose breakdowns, fault-find mechanical systems such as gearboxes, and ensure CMMS records are up to date. You will also manage stock levels and mentor apprentices on rotating shifts.