Mechanical Technician

Astute Technical

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading company that develop sustainable solutions across various sectors, to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their materials recycling facility (MRF) located in Birmingham.The Mechanical Technician’s role is to provide maintenance across all plant equipment to support their efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Offering a salary of £45,990 + bonus and OT opportunities, this role will be working 4 on 4 off days and nights.If you’re a qualified Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading company offering a friendly, supportive environment with the chance to grow and play your part in creating a better future for the planet, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and dutiesReporting to the Shift Manager/ Regional Maintenance Manager you will:
  • Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across all plant equipment, making sure plant installations and modifications meet the latest standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Focus on continuous improvement to maximise plant efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality or safety.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with regulatory standards for safety, health, and the environment.
  • Undertake root cause analysis of all issues to eliminate defects.
  • Support junior members of the team, as well as supervising contractors.
Professional qualificationsWe are looking for someone with the following:
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electrical discipline.
  • Engineering experience in a heavy engineering or process environment.
  • Proven experience in maintenance, particularly with fault finding on complex plant equipment.
  • Electrical knowledge is ideal.
  • A suitable health and safety qualification (IOSH etc) is highly desirable.
Personal skillsThe Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:
  • Predominantly biased mechanically with a proven mechanical background, electrical knowledge would also be idea.
  • Hands on knowledge of equipment in a process/ manufacturing environment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Ability to use Computer Maintenance Systems (CMMS).
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role
  • Salary of £45,990 + 10% bonus.
  • 4 on 4 off rotation (2 days, 2 nights).
  • Overtime available.
  • Progression and development opportunities.
  • 20 days holiday.
  • Company benefits.

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