Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technicians – SUFFOLK – PERMANENT – up to £42,000 per annum and benefits package

Mechanical Technicians required ASAP to work on a permanent basis in Suffolk, specialising in the Nuclear industry and focusing on heavy mechanical equipment. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct unsupervised maintenance routines.
• Diagnose and repair faults on heavy mechanical plant, including motors, pumps, HVAC and Air compressors, water treatment plant, fans, drives, pneumatic controls, pressurization units, HTHW, and LTHW systems.

Technical Competences:

• Formal and recognized apprenticeship served in Mechanical Engineering and relevant skill areas.
• Awareness of risk assessment and working safely within an engineering environment.
• Ability to follow work instructions, read/interpret technical diagrams, and report technical information as required.

Industry Qualifications Required (dependent on operational requirements):

• City & Guilds Level III or NVQ equivalent (mandatory)
• C&G/HNC or time served equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• IOSH Managing Safely – advantageous

Key Performance Indicators:

Planning & Organising:

• Collaborate with line supervisors to ensure tasks are planned and delivered to client specifications.
• Prioritize work and demonstrate a clear understanding of role objectives and responsibilities.
• Ensure work schedules and projects are prioritized and delivered on time.
• Work under pressure, taking ownership of all delegated tasks.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of H/S and environmental regulations.
• Repair, install, commission, and service plant equipment.
• Diagnose, fault-find, debug, and commission systems as required.
• Provide out-of-hours cover when required.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately and within set time scales.
• Comply with all safety-related policies and procedures.

Teamwork:

• Establish good working relationships with team members and provide guidance to others.
• Contribute to overall team and company objectives, responding quickly to new directives.
• Contribute to pre-job briefs, exchange ideas, and suggest improvements to team performance.
• Positive feedback from other team members.
• Good communication skills at all levels.

Health & Safety:

• Read and understand the relevant generic risk assessment.
• Complete point-of-work risk assessments.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn/used and in good working order.
• Protect work areas using appropriate barriers/signs.
• Ensure full training is received for each aspect of the job.
• Leave work areas safe upon completion.

Benefits:

• 24 days of holiday
• All Bank Holidays paid for
• Pension
• Life insurance