Mechanical Technician

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join their team in Manchester. This exciting opportunity involves maintaining and repairing equipment on a lower-tier COMAH site, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems and a minimum RQF Level 3 qualification. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexitime and additional leave, in a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Company Pension

Flexitime

Additional Leave

Various Incentives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment on a lower-tier COMAH site.
• Complete scheduled maintenance to ensure smooth production operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

HSE Compliance

ATEX Standards Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Education

RQF Level 3 Qualification

Recognised Apprenticeship

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.