Plant and Machinery Technician
Location: Portland, Dorset
Salary: up to £55,000 dependent on experience, plus bonus
Full-Time – 40 hours per week
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client a global manufacturer for an experienced site Plant and Machinery Technician to join the team. This role is based in Portland, Weymouth, Dorset.
Key Responsibilities
This role will see you responsible for maintaining all site machinery carrying out preventative planned inspections, helping to identify potential faults with machinery and escalating where necessary. You will need to have the ability to diagnose minor faults when they occur and carry out remedial repairs. Carry out routine servicing on all site machinery whilst following and maintaining all maintenance procedures. Maintain plant inspections schedules adhering to all health and safety guidelines. Completion of any relevant documentation and reporting to keep logs updated. Learn to operate the automated gantry system and take responsibility for the smooth running of the system during discharges.
The Ideal Candidate
You will need a relevant qualification (BTech/C&G/NVQ or similar) or comparable work experience in mechanical and electrical engineering role, ideally with hydraulics with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience. You need to have the ability to manage a busy work schedule and be able to regularly prioritise your job list according to urgency.
You will need the confidence and initiative to be able to work alone and make decisions with a positive attitude. You will need to work well as a team and have excellent communication skills.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Discretionary bonus scheme (paid monthly after qualifying period),
* 10% company pension contribution, private healthcare (after qualifying period)
* Life insurance and income protection
* Development and training opportunities
* Occupational Health Support
* Development and training
To apply for this exciting new opportunity please send your CV. If you would like to find out more, please contact Sandy at Frontline Recruitment at our Weymouth branch (phone number removed)