Job Title:Skilled Maintenance Technician
Location: Ellesmere Port
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary:circa £53 plus benefits (bonus, healthcare, sharesave)
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our clients team, bringing expertise in maintaining complex mechanical systems in high-hazard environments. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and safety of plant assets, supporting production goals, and upholding the highest standards of compliance and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of mechanical plant equipment including pumps, gearboxes, valves, heat exchangers, and agitators.
* Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
* Work in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and internal safety and quality standards.
* Support the development of apprentices and less experienced team members.
* Participate in safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and work safely in all weather conditions and confined spaces.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* BTEC (ONC), City & Guilds, or NVQ Level 2 in a relevant mechanical discipline.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience post-apprenticeship on a COMAH site (preferably Top Tier).
* High Risk Confined Space (NC4), Asbestos Awareness (CAR 2012), and Mechanical Joint Integrity certification (ECITB or equivalent).
* Proficient in SAP S4HANA and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Attributes:
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
* Experience working with hazardous materials and understanding of Basis of Safety (BoS) principles.
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