Mechanical Fitter/technician - Winsford, United Kingdom - Shorterm Group

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Job Title:
Mechanical Maintenance Technician


Posting Location:
Chesire


Salary for Applicants:
£40k+


Hours:
Full Time


Sector:
Engineering

Rotating shift pattern, days/back shift which include Mornings/Afternoons

A vacancy has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to be part of a team contributing to the Engineering function carrying out statutory examination, maintenance, repair and installation to a range of equipment and ensuring legal compliance for themine.


Duties include:

  • Routine maintenance and inspection to existing plant to ensure machine availability is maximised.
  • Repairs in breakdown situations in order to minimise downtime and return plant to production.
  • Undertake fault finding to a diverse range of mechanical equipment on all underground plant and equipment to understand and resolve problems returning the equipment back into operation in a safe manner whilst minimising lost time.
  • Undertake installation work for new plant or carry out modifications to existing plant in compliance with required standards.
  • Provide cover for shaft and surface operations as required.
  • Perform a range of other cross skilled work such as rigging, burning, welding to maximise contribution to the business and minimise lost time.
  • Carry out duties in a safe manner at all times and ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and improved.
  • Compliance with all statutory and Company instructions
  • Continuously comply with and improve all procedures relating to environmental health and safety.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Other Experience, Skills and Knowledge that would be an advantage:

  • Experience with conveyor systems and installation
  • Experience Hydraulic systems including fault finding.
  • Experience with pneumatic systems including fault fining.
  • Able to read schematics and GA drawings.
  • IOSH working safely
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication.
  • Flexibility regarding additional shift working to cover holidays & absence when required.

Benefits:

We are offering an excellent package with a competitive base salary. Other benefits include 26 days holiday and 8 paid Bank Holidays per annum, private medical insurance and Company pension.

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