Mechanical Technician

Orange Monkey Recruitment Ltd
Haverhill
1 month ago
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Job Title: Mechanical Technician Salary: £43,570 Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Shift: 4 on 4 off days Prefer a hands-on Mechanical Technician role where your welding and fabrication skills are genuinely valued? Our client, a leading food manufacturer, is looking for a practical and proactive Mechanical Technician to join their site services team at their Haverhill facility.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

This Mechanical Technician position is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the tools, solving problems in real time and keeping essential plant equipment running safely and efficiently.

Working a 4 on 4 off days pattern, this Mechanical Technician role offers structure, stability and the opportunity to make a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What Youll Be Doing: Mechanical Technician Providing first-response mechanical support across site services and production areas Carrying out welding and fabrication work to maintain and improve plant equipment Supporting maintenance of steam, water, air and refrigeration systems Completing planned maintenance tasks to minimise downtime Identifying and delivering small improvements to enhance reliability and safety Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety standards What Were Looking For: Mechanical Technician Qualifications in welding and fabrication (essential) Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment Practical knowledge of site services systems such as steam, water and air A hands-on, proactive approach with strong fault-finding ability Understanding of health and safety requirements within an industrial setting Boiler knowledge beneficial, but not essential Whats on Offer: xjlbheb Salary: £43,570 4 on 4 off days shift pattern offering strong work-life balance Stable, long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing site Training and development to build on your mechanical expertise A role where your welding and fabrication skills are a core part of the job Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Job: Mechanical Technician Shifts: 4 on 4 off days If youre a Mechanical Technician who takes pride in quality fabrication and keeping plant running reliably, this could be the move that secures your next chapter.

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