Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in Chester. In this role, you'll be key in ensuring the smooth operation of factory machinery through both reactive and proactive maintenance. You'll leverage your electrical and mechanical expertise to diagnose faults, perform repairs, and suggest improvements that enhance operational efficiency. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact production schedules and safety practices. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years mechanical/electrical experience in a hazardous environment.
• Trained in Portable Appliance Testing and Confined Space Entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and proactive maintenance on factory machinery.
• Install new equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Safety Practices

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ3 Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC Diploma

Tools

PC Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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Client:

Jackson Hogg

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Purpose

Multi skilled Electro/Mechanical Engineer with Electrical bias, working as part of a small team performing reactive and proactive maintenance on factory machinery and infrastructure. The Technician will have to react to breakdowns, diagnose faults and minimise down time. You will undertake routine electrical inspections and complete repairs as required. Install new equipment and work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment. Ensure work is completed in line with recognised codes and practices and promote safe working practices. Suggest ongoing improvements to help the business continue to perform for customers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance on factory machinery and infrastructure ensuring minimum disruption to Production schedules.
• Work in accordance with recognised codes and practices and promote safe working practices.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults, performing preventative and planned maintenance activities.
• Undertake routine electrical inspections and complete repairs as required using both mechanical and electrical skills.
• Install new equipment and work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
• Search for, select and order alternative equipment to ensure rapid repair of production machinery and plant.
• Executes work according to standardised (ALPS) work practices.
• Assist with developing maintenance schedules to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and machinery and other areas on site.
• Contractor selection / co-ordination and induction in line with corporate and legal guidelines. RAMS evaluation and permit to work creation for high-risk activities.
• Identification, selection and inspection of critical equipment through HAZOP evaluation techniques.

Requirements

• Engineering Apprenticeship NVQ3 – HNC Diploma
• Portable Appliance testing trained
• 5 yrs mechanical/electrical experience preferably in an environment where hazardous or flammable chemical are handled
• Permit to work systems: writing method statements and risk assessments
• Confined space entry accreditation
• PC skills – word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook and other applicable applications
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good communication skills both written and verbal