Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician / Norfolk / Permanent- salary 53,642K per annum.
Position 1 Recruitment are looking for Mechanical Technician to join our client, manufacturing site based in Norfolk. Our client is a leading producer for the food and beverage market, and due to the ongoing growth, they are looking for Mechanical Technician to join their friendly engineering team.

Applicants must be UK residents with unrestricted working rights , sponsorship is not available.
Mechanical Technician will support process operations and maintenance across the site. This role requires flexibility, as youll work both shift-based and day-only patterns depending on business needs.
Shift Based: Reporting to the Engineering Lead and working as part of a multi-skilled team on shift during Operational periods, this role will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance as required. During gap periods, this role could also undertake basic electrical maintenance activities.
Days: Reporting to the Engineering Lead, this role will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance as required.
Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Technician
Work in partnership with Shift Performance Manager, Lead Engineer and shift and day-based technicians to carry out repairs to process plant
Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant and mechanical systems
Installation of new plant or modifications as appropriate
Carry out planned inspection routes on process plant and proactive maintenance
During maintenance periods undertake maintenance activities as well as testing and commissioning plant in readiness for operations
Reporting of all engineering activities in the appropriate format into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Making plant safe for maintenance
Competent to receive and/or authorise a range of permits as required
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Comprehensive technical knowledge and hands on skills gained through large scale, complex operational factory experience
Understanding of hazards and controls associated with a complex industrial environment and producing food and feed
ONC / HNC in Mechanical Engineering supported by a recognised apprenticeship
A proven track record of effective technical problem solving, fault diagnosis, maintenance and continuous improvement
Ability to work as an individual and with groups
Ability to effectively balance urgent and important tasks
Experience of working in a lean operating environment
Experience of working in an operational team of varying disciplines and skill levels
This is a permanent, full-time position with Shift rotation including night shift. Generous salary on offer as well as following benefits: 26 paid holidays + bank holidays, Competitive Pension with matched contribution, Private medical cover, Discounted Employee shop.

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