Mechanical Engineering Technician
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £43,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY11 3AA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4548909_1712658249 |
Summary
Position: Mechanical Engineering Technician
Role:
We are seeking experienced technicians to enhance our existing engineering workforce. These technicians should have relevant exposure within a heavy manufacturing production environment. Successful applicants will specialise in mechanical maintenance, with some basic electrical experience. Reporting to the engineering team leaders, the successful candidates will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and gained proven experience within a heavy production environment.
This role involves working a 38-hour week on a three-shift pattern over a five-day week (Monday to Friday). A multi-skilled team of technicians per shift provides engineering support to all production departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Health & Safety:
Exhibit a sound Health & Safety work ethic at all times. - Front Line Maintenance Support:
Utilise knowledge and experience of sound engineering practices within a modern production environment to offer front line maintenance support to all production departments daily. - Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM):
Carry out PPM activities across the site as required. - Routine Maintenance Tasks:
Perform routine maintenance tasks on Site Services, including Compressed Air Systems, HPHW Systems, Package Boilers, Cooling Towers, and Refrigeration Plant. - Fault Finding & Rectification:
Identify and rectify mechanical and basic electrical faults in a modern production environment. This includes working with conveying systems, couplings, bearings, motors, and gearboxes. Experience with HPHW/Steam boilers may be advantageous. - Process Improvement Projects:
Participate in process improvement projects designed to reduce downtime and enhance departmental efficiencies.
Training:
Successful applicants will undergo an onsite familiarisation and training program during the first six months of their employment.
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