Senior Maintenance Operative

ARM International; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM International in Bedford, United Kingdom, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on a wide range of machinery, vehicles, pumps and generators. You will support inspections (LOLER, L8, PSSR), operate site vehicles including forklift, assist with machinery moves, replace worn parts and work from drawings and specifications as part of a team.

The role requires City & Guilds level 3 or equivalent, a UK driving licence, safety

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification such as City & Guilds level 3 or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good understanding of maintenance and facilities support activities.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual handling activities.
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs (Mechanical) to a wide variety of machinery, vehicles, pumps, generators and systems.
• Carry out and provide assistance to 3rd party inspections (such as LOLER. L8, PSSR etc)
• Operate site vehicles and equipment including Forklift trucks. (training provided where required).
• Assist with machinery moves using lifting equipment, trollies,rollers etc.
• Replacement of worn parts and rebuild of equipment/Machinery.
• Work from specifications, drawings and instructions individually and as part of a team.
• Use hand and powered tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records where required and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, environmental and company policies and procedures.
• Take part in team activities such as event set ups and tear downs.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Driving licence

Maintenance knowledge

Tool use

Physical fitness

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

MEWP operation

Lifting equipment handling

Job description

• Carry out maintenance and repairs (Mechanical) to a wide variety of machinery, vehicles, pumps, generators and systems.
• Carry out and provide assistance to 3rd party inspections (such as LOLER. L8, PSSR etc)
• Operate site vehicles and equipment including Forklift trucks. (training provided where required).
• Assist with machinery moves using lifting equipment, trollies,rollers etc.
• Replacement of worn parts and rebuild of equipment/Machinery.
• Work from specifications, drawings and instructions individually and as part of a team.
• Use hand and powered tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records where required and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, environmental and company policies and procedures.
• Take part in team activities such as event set ups and tear downs.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role

Basic Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification such as city and guilds level 3 or equivalent and/or evidence of experience
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good understanding of maintenance and facilities support activities.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual handling activities.
• Awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills

• Fork lift license (B1)
• Use of hand and power tools
• Health and Safety awareness
• MEWP operation
• Confined space working awareness