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Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

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Runcorn
1 week ago
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Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with mechanical bias 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 Multiskilled 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:

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 insta...

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