Mechanical Technician in WS7 3XD

Energy Jobline ZR; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Discounts (food, retail, holidays, gym

Cinema discounts

Wellness programmes & OnDemand GP

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to oversee mechanical maintenance on heavy industry equipment. You will develop and implement PM schedules, CILs and maintenance tasks on shutdowns, while supporting environmental and safety compliance.

The role includes solving maintenance issues, coordinating with spare parts, and contributing to process improvements. Regular day-shift with 1-in-4 week callouts, and a focus on Zero Harm practices.

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 screening and actioning 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).
• Collaborating with the spare parts department to ensure maintenance activities are performed efficiently and costs are controlled.
• Carrying out building maintenance tasks where needed (or supervising internal colleagues or external resource).

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Organisation

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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.

About the Role

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).

Benefits

• 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
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

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
• SOP/RA development
• Condition monitoring and interpretation of findings
• Centrifugal/mono/multistage pump fault diagnosis
• Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Safety and Environmental compliance