Peterborough
Permanent
4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
£51,486 (Inclusive of Shift Allowance)
ASAP Start
We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing operation in Peterborough.
This is a hands-on mechanical maintenance role where you'll be responsible for keeping production machinery running safely and efficiently. You'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown repairs, machine adjustments and continuous improvement activities to minimise downtime and maximise production output.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery.
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults and breakdowns.
Responding to line stoppages and equipment failures.
Completing machine repairs, adjustments and tooling changes.
Supporting machinery performance improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Using workshop machinery, tools and measuring equipment.
Maintaining high Health & Safety standards at all times.
Completing maintenance documentation and records accurately. What We're Looking For
Essential
To be considered, you'll need:
A Level 3 Mechanical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Motor Vehicle, HGV, Plant or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical machinery or equipment.
Experience diagnosing and fixing mechanical faults and breakdowns.
Planned preventative maintenance experience.
Experience using workshop machinery and measuring equipment.
A strong commitment to Health & Safety.
A practical, can-do approach and strong problem-solving skills. Ideally You'll Have Experience With
Lathes.
Milling machines.
Welding equipment.
Cutting equipment.
Precision measuring tools.
Machine repairs and adjustments.
Tooling changes and machine changeovers. Highly Desirable
Maintaining manufacturing or production equipment.
Working within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Identifying opportunities to improve output, quality and efficiency.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Suitable Backgrounds
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Technician
Mechanical Technician
Mechanical Fitter
Production Maintenance Engineer
Multi-Skilled Engineer (mechanically biased)
HGV Technician with transferable industrial mechanical experience
Vehicle Mechanic with proven machinery maintenance experience
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £51486.00 per year