Mechanical Technician

Orange Monkey Recruitment Ltd
London
3 months 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. 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:
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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