Mechanical Technician

Northwood; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on goods and services

Wellness programmes

Employee Assistance Program and On-Dem

OnDemand GP service

Job summary

Northwood is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with a heavy industry background to join our maintenance team in Stockport. You will plan and execute mechanical tasks, implement PM schedules and CIL maintenance, and support production with reliable operation of equipment.

The role is days-based with 1-in-4 week callouts, requires problem solving, safety compliance, and collaboration with teams. Northwood offers a strong pension, life assurance, and on-site parking, plus staff discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Collaboration

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician with a heavy industry background looking for a new challenge, we have just the opportunity for you!

You will the facility in the planning and execution of all mechanical engineering tasks, including setting standards and implementing Preventative Maintenance Schedules (PM’s), Cleaning Inspection and Lubrication (CIL’s) and maintenance tasks on maintenance shuts.

Please note: The salary range advertised is based on a package comprising of the basic annual salary, equalised holiday pay, and on-call payment. This package may vary slightly each year based on your total working hours in the previous year, and as such, total hours worked this year will inform next year's overall package. More information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Your working pattern will be Days based (Monday to Friday) as well as 1-in-4 week callouts.

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).

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

About Company

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE&I

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service