Mechanical Technician

Ginetta Cars; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sustainable manufacturing company as a Mechanical Technician in Blackwood. You will be responsible for maximising machine output and maintaining manufacturing processes while working collaboratively with a skilled team. This role requires formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and offers competitive salaries with opportunity for advancement into advanced roles.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering discipline required.
• Experience with machine setting and fault finding essential.
• Ability to work independently and in teams valued.

Responsibilities

• Provision of engineering support to the manufacturing area.
• Perform maintenance and fault finding on machines.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of high speed and/or food processing production

Fault finding and problem solving

Machine setting

Adaptable

Self-assured

Education

ONC/HNC, BTEC/City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Plc

Pneumatics

Robotics

Job description

Rhino Recruitment are hiring qualified Mechanical Technicians to join the team of one of the leading sustainable manufacturing companies in the UK.

Mechanical Technicians will be required to maximise the department machines' output and maintain full manufacturing process within designed specification; Whilst working with other team members to continuously improve manufacturing performance.

We are looking for technicians with experience working with;

• Knowledge of high speed and/or food processing production
• Machine setting
• Fault finding and problem solving
• Plc, pneumatics, robotics - desirable
• Adaptable and able to connect with others
• Able to operate & take decisions independently/ enjoys autonomy
• Self-assured/ credible
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of engineering and operational support to a manufacturing area
• Machine setting, to achieve product specification and performance
• Maintenance of automated inspection systems
• Fault finding and corrective action
• Machine inspection
• Responding to minor breakdowns
• Preventative maintenance
• Major breakdowns
• To achieve compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, Food Safety requirements, Legislative requirements, GMP and company policies and procedures.
• Preparation of sub-assembly
  
  

Qualifications:

A formal qualification in appropriate subject ONC/HNC, BTEC/City and Guilds in a Mechanical Engineering discipline/apprenticeship.

A base salary of £34,600 per year, plus a 15% shift allowance for completing a 3 shift rota pattern. Shifts will include days, afternoons and nights.

As follows:

Week 1: Days, Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:00

Week 2: Nights, Sunday to Thursday, 22:00 - 06:00

Week 3: Afternoons, Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00

Employees have the opportunity to progress; Advanced: £36,230 per year / Expert: £37,852 per year