Mechanical Technician - Days Work + 1-in-4 On-Call

Northwood; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Discounts on goods and services

Wellness programmes and EAP

Job summary

Northwood is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our heavy industry facility in the UK. You will be involved in planning and executing mechanical tasks, setting maintenance standards, and implementing preventive maintenance schedules, with on-site responsibilities during standard days and 1-in-4 week callouts.

Your day-to-day includes ensuring safety and environmental compliance, troubleshooting non-breakdown requests, and coordinating with spare parts to keep production

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensuring mechanical maintenance activities are performed in compliance with environmental and safety rules, and Group procedure.
• Assist with screening 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

Team collaboration

Flexible working

Education

HNC Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

LOTO/PTW

Job description

Northwood is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our heavy industry facility in the UK. You will be involved in planning and executing mechanical tasks, setting maintenance standards, and implementing preventive maintenance schedules, with on-site responsibilities during standard days and 1-in-4 week callouts.

Your day-to-day includes ensuring safety and environmental compliance, troubleshooting non-breakdown requests, and coordinating with spare parts to keep production