Mechanical Technician
3-Month Contract
Chemical Plant Location: Tameside area, East Manchester Rate: £41,500 pa pro-rata, or £20 per hour (all hours) - PAYE Hours: 40 hours per week, Days Contract: 3-month initial assignment
Potential to go permanent for the right candidate! (happy to discuss other benefits associated with perm role) We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist chemical manufacturing company who produce a wide range of products and solutions for multiple industries, including food, packaging, automotive and more. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with proven industry expertise in chemical or in a similar process manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in the repair and maintenance of plant mechanical systems, and ideally blending equipment, and batch processing machinery, with a strong track record in process improvements, preventative/predictive maintenance, and health & safety excellence. Whats in it for you? Competitive hourly rate of £20.00 (all hours) on a PAYE basis Secure 3-month contract with the possibility of a permanent role Day shift
excellent work-life balance Opportunity to work with a respected, innovative chemical manufacturer Key Responsibilities Maintain and repair plant and machinery to a high professional standard Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues, implementing effective solutions Maintain the planned maintenance system and CMMS records Organise and prioritise engineering workload in line with operational needs Co-ordinate maintenance activities with plant supervisors to meet deadlines Control and maintain spare parts stock levels, ordering replacements as required Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process efficiency projects Report daily to the Engineering Manager on workload and any operational issues Maintain a clean and safe working environment Always prioritise health & safety in all tasks About You Proven mechanical maintenance experience within the chemical, adhesives or similar process manufacturing industry Skilled in repairs and servicing of plant mechanical systems and machinery, blending & batch processing equipment Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a proactive, hands-on role Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and health & safety compliance Interested? Apply today to join a forward-thinking chemical manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.
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