Plant Technician (Days - Belfast based)

TechMet Ltd.; Antrim; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £42k+ per year

Weekday role

Belfast based

Job summary

TechMet Ltd. in Belfast seeks an Engineering Technician to service and repair heavy plant and equipment, under the Head of Engineering. You will inspect, service and maintain mechanical and electrical installations, including cranes, substations and street lighting.

The role requires a recognised apprenticeship in mechatronic/electrical/mechanical engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a UK driving licence. Strong data capture skills and PLC fault-finding ability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in mechatronic/electrical/mechanical engineering or related training.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical/mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Computer literate; able to record technical data for reports.
• Ideally experienced in fault finding on PLC controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide servicing, maintenance and repair of mechanical or electrical plant and equipment, including cranes and substations.
• Interpret technical instructions and apply maintenance planning processes.
• Support Engineers and Shift Leads with risk assessments for maintenance activities.
• Assist in adopting new technology and engineering innovations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault finding

Driving licence

Data recording

Education

Apprenticeship in mechatronic/electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician based in Belfast, servicing and repairing heavy plant and equipment.

The Role:

Under the direction of the Head of Engineering you will:

• Provide the working, repairing or servicing of any aspect of mechanical or electrical plant, systems or equipment. This will include regular inspection and repairs of plant, such as cranes, machinery, safety equipment, electricity supplies - both high voltage and medium voltage, substations, street lighting, water supplies, pumping stations and all mechanical and electrical installations
• Interpret and follow technical instructions and have an awareness of maintenance management and planning processes
• Support Engineering Shift Leads and Engineers with ongoing development and adherence to risk assessments applicable to maintenance and inspection activities
• Work to support the Engineers with the introduction of new technology, contributing proactively to the development of new approaches and engineering innovation

The Person:

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A recognised Apprenticeship in mechatronic / electrical / mechanical engineering, or other related training
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance and repair
• A full UK Driving Licence
• Computer literate - ability to record technical and operational data for purposes of report writing
• Ideally experienced in fault finding on PLC controlled equipment
• Working knowledge of the operation of cranes and associated plant would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Excellent salary on offer c. £42k+
• Mainly a weekdays role
• Belfast based

NB: Candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.