Multi-Skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Why You Should Apply:

Strong focus on training and development: There has been a significant training and development budget signed off to enable the maintenance team to improve their skills and increase their multi-skill ability. Join a company willing to invest in you and develop your skills with formal training and qualifications.

Invest in your future: This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to grow with a company investing millions in its South Wales facility. With more exciting developments on the horizon, you'll be joining a company focused on long-term success.

Job security you can count on: This company has proven its resilience in recessions and pandemics, thriving through challenging times. Their strong financial performance means you can feel confident about your future in a role with unmatched stability and security.

Pay for your holidays with your overtime: There is always the opportunity to work additional shifts outside of your rota to help with planned maintenance and shutdown periods with an average member of the team earning £2K-£2.5K per annum in overtime.

What you will be doing as the Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Acting as a first response to all equipment breakdowns on shift.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults and ensuring all information is recorded for analysis
• Assisting in the delivery of a robust and successful planned maintenance system
• Provide a thorough and detailed handover of any breakdowns to the relieving shift when breakdown spans shift changeover
• Consulting senior engineers and managers for guidance and assistance during extended breakdowns.
• Issuing permits for site authorisation to work.
• Overhauling equipment in the workshop
• Assisting with changeovers of equipment where necessary
• Contributing to upgrade and improvement projects as needed

What you will need

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• A time served mechanical apprenticeship.
• Some basic electrical knowledge would be beneficial.
• Experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, FMCG packaging equipment, rotating equipment, etc.
• Ability to use workshop equipment.
• Experience with PLC-driven and automated equipment is desirable.

What you will receive

A salary of £42,000-£45,000 (inclusive of shift allowance - dependent on experience) + pension, (matched up to 6%), Private Medical, etc.

There will be scope for the salary to move up to £49,000 within circa 12 months of joining once some onsite training and development has been achieved.

The working hours

You will work a rotating 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days - 7am-7pm, 2 nights - 7pm-7am, 4 rest days) with an 18 day break every 7 rotations.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this multi-skilled mechanical maintenance technician role with an exceptionally secure business that offers excellent training and development opportunities, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is outdated; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref 4493 Muli-Skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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