Mechanical Technician

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd seeks a Mechanical Technician to perform planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, troubleshoot issues and implement improvements while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will work closely with operating teams, maintain lubrication and bearing systems, and utilize CMMS to track work orders, with a flexible approach to shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Must have problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Assist with non-breakdown maintenance requests and troubleshoot machinery.
• Research and implement solutions to improve maintenance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety rules and group procedures.
• Collaborate with spare parts to control costs and support maintenance activities.
• Carry out building maintenance tasks when required.
• Support production KPI delivery through flexible teamwork.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Collaboration and communication

Flexible working hours

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Your day-to-day as a Mechanical Technician:

• Ensuring mechanical maintenance activities are performed in compliance with environmental and safety rules, and Group procedure.
• Assist with the screening and actioning of non-breakdown mechanical work requests, and carrying out regular mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Executing all planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Researching innovative solutions aimed at ensuring the optimal operation of production equipment and improving mechanical maintenance efficiency.
• Flexible approach to working with operating teams to ensure production KPI’s are delivered.
• Performing activities in line with Group policy and procedure to achieve Zero Harm, e.g., LOTO, PTW, Pre-Task Risk Assessments, etc.
• Collaborating with the spare parts department to ensure mechanical maintenance activities are performed efficiently and costs are controlled.
• Carrying out building maintenance tasks where needed (or supervising internal colleagues or external resource to complete tasks).

Job Requirements

What we need from you as a Mechanical Technician:

• Flair for problem solving
• Effective time management and organisation
• Collaboration and communication
• Flexible approach to teamworking and working hours

Qualifications (desirable):

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualification
• HNC level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

You will most likely have experience and understanding with respect to the following areas:

• Laser alignment
• Hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems and principles
• Mechanical seals and installation
• Safe use of lifting equipment in complex situations
• Lubrication systems
• Bearing installation, setting, and maintenance
• Bench fitting
• Safe use of hand, power, and measuring tools
• Condition monitoring and interpretation of findings
• Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Safety and Environmental compliance