Mechanical Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Call-out pay

Healthcare scheme

Pension plan

Life assurance

Annual bonus

Staff discount

25+8 annual leave

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Norwich is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support site maintenance and periodic shut-downs. You will work on pumps, valves, mixers, reactors, and other mechanical systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation within a continuous manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical apprenticeship/NVQ/HNC or equivalent and strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in chemical, process or manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have mechanical apprenticeship/NVQ/HNC or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience in chemical, process or manufacturing environments valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair pumps, valves, mixers, reactors, and rotating equipment.
• Investigate equipment failures and perform corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Perform routine inspections and statutory checks to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Oversee Boiler House operations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship / NVQ / HNC

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Mechanical Technician for a well-known manufacturer based in Norwich. Reporting to the site Maintenance Manager, you will work alongside a team of experienced technicians on the site maintenance plan and periodic site shut-downs.

Your new role

You will ensure that pumps, valves, mixers, reactors, and other mechanical systems operate safely and efficiently to support continuous manufacturing. This often includes handling hazardous materials, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting process operations.

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment such as pumps, control gear, and rotating machinery.
• Investigate equipment failures and perform corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Perform routine inspections and statutory checks, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Boiler House operations.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will ideally have completed a mechanical apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC, or equivalent with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in chemical, process, or manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Boiler House/BOAS certificate would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Salary will depend on experience £40-45k, plus shift allowance and call out, 25+8 annual leave, healthcare scheme, pension plan, life assurance, annual bonus and staff discount schemes.

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