Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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Runcorn
4 weeks ago
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy.This is a permanent role on weekly rotating shifts, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, known formally within the business as Mechanical Technician. The Role:As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you’ll be working as part of a team on the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of bearing replacements conveyor belts, motor gearbox replacements, electrical and instrumentation equipment in compliance with industry regulations, Health & Safety standards, and company procedures. Your duties will include:

  • Carrying out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team: bearing replacements conveyor belts, motor gearbox replacements
  • Carrying out TPM tasks to ensure maximum OEE is achieved
  • Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability and efficiency
  • Working closely with engineers, production teams and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues
  • Following strict Health & Safety guidelines, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safe work practices
  • Working as part of a team installing, calibrating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs and control panels
  • Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems
  • Performing routine testing, calibration and validation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance
  • Accurately maintaining records of all electrical and instrumentation work: maintenance logs, calibration reports, work orders and spare parts stores management
  • Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and company policies
  • Working on a shift pattern or 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, rotating on a weekly basis

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong mechanical engineering bias with some electrical experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with electrical drawings and schematics

The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential:

  • 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
  • City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent
  • Demonstrable experience in an electrical and instrumentation role, across multiple sectors including manufacturing, industrial, energy, or related industries
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation technologies
  • Instrumentation certification
  • COMPEX certification
  • Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX)
  • Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
  • Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous

Benefits:

  • £41,671.61 including shift allowance and bonus – see below
  • £36,683.28 base salary (£18.87 hourly rate)
  • 10% shift allowance (after completing probation)
  • £60 per month attendance bonus
  • £50 per month production target bonus
  • Time off in lieu
  • Pension scheme
  • Free flu jabs
  • Health & wellbeing
  • 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
  • Option to buy and sell holiday
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Company rewards platform
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Internal training academy
  • Access to external training and supported education
  • Social culture and events

Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianRuncorn, Cheshire£41,671.61 (£36,683.28 + 10% shift allowance + £1,320 bonus) + excellent benefitsMechanical Engineer | Mechanical Technician | Maintenance Technician | Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance | Multiskilled | Multi Skilled | Plant Engineer | Plant Technician | Electrical Engineer | Electrical Maintenance | Instrumentation Engineer

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