Shift Mechanic

CANPACK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK, a leading global packaging manufacturer, is seeking a mechanical support technician to provide essential maintenance and repair services to ensure production efficiency. The role requires educational qualifications like GCSE and NVQs, along with practical experience in mechanical maintenance. Join a company committed to sustainability and community support.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Job-specific qualifications, such as NVQs in Maintenance.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line mechanical support to the production process.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems and PLC equipment.
• Participate in preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Repair

Fault analysis

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

GCSE or equivalent

NVQs in Maintenance

Job description

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• CANPACK Group is a global manufacturer of environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions, supplying top quality primary packaging, on time and wherever needed. The company, headquartered in Krakow (Poland), operates in 19 countries with nearly 8,000 employees across 29 production sites for aluminium beverage cans, metal closures, and containers for the food and chemical industries. For 30 years, the company has been developing its business to become a leading global player in the international packaging market.

With a strong focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, CANPACK actively supports environmental protection initiatives and local communities.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide first-line mechanical support to the production process and auxiliary equipment.
2. Install, maintain, and repair faulty mechanical systems, assemblies, and parts.
3. Diagnose and repair faulty CPUK equipment, including basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
4. Perform basic fault analysis and early failure recognition.
5. Read and interpret engineering and technical drawings, documentation, and standards.
6. Use and maintain relevant measuring equipment and tools.
7. Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and programs.
8. Implement WCM practices and other CPUK systems.
9. Check the accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools, or sub-assemblies.
10. Collaborate with other departments and maintenance teams.
11. Assist operators with machinery maintenance.
12. Support training and cooperate with external personnel such as agency workers and contractors.
13. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
14. Comply with all health and safety regulations, procedures, policies, and guidelines.
15. Adhere to requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, BRC, and other applicable standards.
16. Dress appropriately for the role, following all relevant H&S regulations.
17. Perform additional duties as required, consistent with the role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Job-specific qualifications, such as NVQs in Maintenance.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Skills in mechanical maintenance, repair, and fault analysis.
• Knowledge of basic technical drawings.
• Ability to work as part of a team, follow specifications, meet deadlines, prioritize workload, troubleshoot, and solve problems.