Mechanical Technician

Kaminsky Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chemical Manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexitime and additional leave.

Benefits

Additional Leave

Company Pension

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Minimum RQF Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least three years prior experience, preferably in an ATEX Zone.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment on a lower-tier COMAH site.
• Complete scheduled maintenance as per the company's maintenance plan.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Continuous Improvement

Safety Compliance

Education

RQF Level 3 Qualification

City & Guilds Level 3

Job description

An opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join a leading Chemical Manufacturing company in Manchester, offering a salary of up to £43,000 per year. This Monday to Friday, days-based role comes with a range of benefits, including additional leave, company pension, flexitime, and various other incentives.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment on a lower-tier COMAH site, ensuring compliance with HSE, ATEX, and COMAH standards. Your primary objective will be to ensure that the plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards to support the safe and efficient running of operations..

Mechanical Technician Responsibilities

• Raising relevant work permit requests and ensuring safe systems of work are followed for all tasks.
• Identifying and rectifying failures in service and equipment defects specific to mechanical systems.
• Completing scheduled maintenance as per the company's maintenance plan to ensure smooth production operations.
• Developing, reviewing, and improving maintenance procedures to ensure tasks are executed with minimal disruption to production and maximised plant availability.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that focus on improving safety, environmental performance, equipment availability, and overall efficiency.
• Taking on additional duties as required, in line with the responsibility, skill, and experience expected for the position.

To be considered for this Mechanical Technician role, the ideal candidate will hold a minimum RQF Level 3 qualification (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3) in a relevant discipline and have at least three years prior experience, preferably in an ATEX Zone. A recognised apprenticeship will also be considered.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Mechanical Technician Opportunity.