Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL BIAS) – FOUNDRY

SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM

UP TO £40,971 + SHIFT ALLOWANCE

Shift Pattern:

Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 15:30

The business may introduce a second shift in the future:

Nights: Sunday to Wednesday, 21:00 – 06:00

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair all plant, equipment and facilities.

THE ROLE:
As a Maintenance Technician you will be required to:

• Maintain documentation such as job sheets, service reports, permits to work, risk assessments and any other documentation deemed relevant to Maintenance activities.
• Perform normal maintenance duties when and where necessary and any other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Identify, plan, present and implement continuous improvement ideas and projects.
• Monitor contractors, to ensure they are working safely, at all times, and are using the appropriate or required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with the sequencing of work assignments within the department to ensure a smooth flow and optimum efficiency of a safety & cost driven strategy within the maintenance department.
• Report and maintain machinery breakdown / PPM status ref: PIRANA and a handover book, to ensure prompt attention and reduce waste.
• Provide realistic time / cost estimates for completions of specific maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all documentation is checked, and signed off.
• Assist in the identification, sourcing, and purchasing of parts and equipment.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Maintenance Technician:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or similar qualification or time-served in mechanical discipline
• Previous practical experience within a medium to heavy manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Good working knowledge of mechanical maintenance aspects
• Ability to effectively analyze, record and interpret data
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
• Innovative problem solver

BENEFITS:

• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance program
• Various employee recognition schemes

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.