Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

Pertemps; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling facility in Runcorn is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and a strong mechanical engineering background. This role offers a competitive salary of £41,671.61 with excellent benefits including attendance and production bonuses, pension, and comprehensive health perks.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free flu jabs

32 days holidays including bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering bias with some electrical experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency with electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot various technical systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Accurately maintain records of all electrical and instrumentation work.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with mechanical bias sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international plastics manufacturer focuses on growing the circular economy, with innovation in PVC recycling pivotal to its global sustainability strategy.

The Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with mechanical bias, you’ll be part of a team on installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of bearing replacements, conveyor belts, motor gearboxes, electrical and instrumentation equipment in compliance with industry regulations, Health & Safety standards, and company procedures. Your duties will include:

• Carrying out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team: bearing replacements, conveyor belts, motor gearbox replacements
• Carrying out TPM tasks to ensure maximum OEE is achieved
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Working closely with engineers, production teams and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues
• Following strict Health & Safety guidelines, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safe work practices
• Working as part of a team installing, calibrating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs and control panels
• Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems
• Performing routine testing, calibration and validation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance
• Accurately maintaining records of all electrical and instrumentation work: maintenance logs, calibration reports, work orders and spare parts stores management
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and company policies
• Working on a shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, rotating on a weekly basis

The successful Multiskilled Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
• Strong mechanical engineering bias with some electrical experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with electrical drawings and schematics

Desirable but not essential

• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in an electrical and instrumentation role across manufacturing, industrial, energy or related industries
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation technologies
• Instrumentation certification
• COMPEX certification
• Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX)
• Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous

Benefits

• £41,671.61 including shift allowance and bonus – see below
• £36,683.28 base salary (£18.87 hourly rate)
• 10% shift allowance (after completing probation)
• £60 per month attendance bonus
• £50 per month production target bonus
• Time off in lieu
• Pension scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing
• 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Company rewards platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Internal training academy
• Access to external training and supported education
• Social culture and events

Location

Runcorn, Cheshire

Salary and Title

£41,671.61 (£36,683.28 base salary + 10% shift allowance + £1,320 bonus) + excellent benefits

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