Mechanical Technician

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Technician for a permanent role in Hertfordshire. You will respond to equipment breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, support improvements, and apply mechanical, electrical and workshop skills to maintain operations.

The role requires strong fault-finding, attention to detail and flexibility to cover shifts with overtime as needed. Experience in food manufacturing or GMP environments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a mechanical bias is required.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environment desirable.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and running repairs on filling and packaging lines.
• Diagnose downtime issues and log faults accurately.
• Procure parts and components for maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform preventative maintenance per schedules.
• Assist and train operators in line-setting activities as required.
• Modify and develop machines and equipment as directed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Problem solving

Multi-skilled

Electrical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Technician – Hertfordshire – Permanent – £39,000 to £43,000 - 6am to 2pm

We are working on the behalf of a contract manufacturing company who are seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias.

The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to equipment breakdowns, carrying out preventative maintenance, supporting machine improvements and modifications, and applying a broad range of mechanical, electrical and workshop skills. Flexibility, teamwork and a strong continuous improvement mindset are essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and carry out running repairs on filling and packaging lines to minimise operational downtime.
• Accurately diagnose downtime issues and ensure all faults are appropriately recorded and logged.
• Facilitate the purchase of parts and components required for maintenance and repair activities.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturing schedules.
• Support and train operators in line-setting activities where required.
• Manufacture change parts and carry out modifications and developments to machines and equipment as directed by the Project Manager or appointed person.
• Overhaul and repair plant, machinery and services as required.
• Apply multi-skilled engineering practices across mechanical, electrical and workshop disciplines, within the required level of competence.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and warehouse operations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team and other departments to maintain effective operations.
• Provide flexibility and support across warehouse activities as required.
• Be prepared to work various shift patterns and a reasonable amount of overtime where necessary to provide operational cover.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant Engineering qualification, preferably with a Mechanical Engineering bias.
• Previous experience within a GMP manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience within food manufacturing or a similar production environment is advantageous.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Practical experience across mechanical, electrical and workshop disciplines is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and develop new technical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering tasks