Mechanical Maintenance Technician

A Mechanical Maintenance Technician is needed to to carry out the calibration, mechanical fault finding, systems installation and the maintenance of a wide range of fixed and mobile plant/equipment

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will need to be time-served and have the following experience

* Extensive experience in Mechanical Maintenance and installations.
* Excellent problem solving skills and a 'can do' attitude
* Ability to diagnose and remedy mechanical faults and support a proactive maintenance regime on a wide range of equipment.
* Knowledge of the Installation of new equipment and systems.
* Good knowledge of maintaining fixed and mobile plant and equipment.
* Ability to read and understand technical drawings and relate to working systems
* Understanding of health and safety issues in the workplace
* Working understanding of CMMS systems and have a level of computer literacy
* Able to work at heights and in a wide range of environments.
* Flexible, self motivated and able to work as part of a team but also using own initiative.

Key responsibilities are as follows: -

* Diagnose and repair faults on a wide range of mechanical equipment and installations, plant, vehicles, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
* To record works carried out, to include updating the computerised maintenance management system as required.
* Responsible for keeping the workshop safe and tidy.
* To operate or undertake training to operate plant and equipment including but not exclusive to fixed, mobile and lifting equipment and heavy plant for maintenance purposes only.
* To carry out the appropriate statutory testing on plant and equipment ensuring availability is maximized.
* Subject to approval by line manager, plan and manage the working day based upon the priorities of the business
* To identify and compile lists for the ordering of installation materials and spare parts.
* To liaise with and provide technical support to contractors as required.
* Instruct and support others when required on all aspects of work.
* Provide advice, instruction and training to Apprentices.
* To ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Quality Management System and Service level Agreements together with a high standard of customer care.
* Willing to participate in a Standby/call-out rota for maintenance services.

This is a shift based role within an established and successful company

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an established and successful company with good training and development prospects. If you would like more information please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on or click Apply Now