Technician Single Skilled (Mechanical)

idibu; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Oxford is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all mechanical equipment operates smoothly through planned maintenance and urgent repairs. The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, knowledge of health and safety, and physical fitness. A competitive salary of up to £39,000 is offered, with potential earnings increases through standalone and overtime opportunities. Additional benefits include pension schemes and health programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification is crucial for the role.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues is necessary.
• Physical fitness is important, especially for working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Investigate and repair plant failures swiftly.
• Provide technical advice and support to the team.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualification

Health and safety knowledge

Physical fitness

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering or NVQ/C&G level 3

Job description

We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our Waste Team at Oxford Waste Treatment Works (OX4 4XU).

As the successful candidate, your role will be to ensure that all equipment at our waste treatment works is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures ensuring we continuously improve mechanical asset base.
• Maintaining technical equipment such as Pumps, Chemical dosing, Gear boxes, High pressure systems, Gas Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Valves, Motors, Generators, Drive Belts, Conveyors, Scrapers and associated control gear automatic valves and penstocks.
• Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Complete Lifting Operations safely as per LOLER regs.
• Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site.
• Ensure all relevant training including mechanical and maintenance training is up to date.
• Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

Base location

Oxford STW – OX4 4YU

Working pattern

38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am -3:36 pm. Plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.

Equipment

All PPE, Tools plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.

What you should bring to the role

• ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering is crucial.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
• A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 24 days annual leave per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.