Overview
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 with mechanical bias, 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:
- Working in a team of 4 engineers reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, with 75% of maintenance tasks being mechanical
- Carrying out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team: granulator changes, 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
- Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems
- 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 Monday to Friday on a shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm following probation, rotating on a weekly basis. (8am-4pm until completion of probation)
- Supporting the electrical engineers with installing, calibrating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs and control panels
The successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will demonstrate
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
- Welding experience would be advantageous
- Strong mechanical engineering bias with some electrical experience
- 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
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
- COMPEX certification
- Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX)
- Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
- Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous
- £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
- Overtime at 1.5x – typically 1 Saturday per month
- 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
- Time off in lieu
- Free flu jabs
- Annual Occupational Health screenings
- 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
Location
Runcorn, Cheshire
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