What you’ll be doing
as the Mechanical Technician
1. Investigate plant failures and perform repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and performing repairs during incidents.
2. You will be expected to provide technical advice, refer to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
3. Examples of equipment that you will be working on include motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable, chemical handling, and dosing equipment.
4. Completing statutory checks as required.
5. Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
Base Location – Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ
Working Pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday.7:30 am -3:36pm Plus standby & overtime opportunity, increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000 upon completion of essential company training.
Equipment: All PPE, Tools, plus the provision of a Van when on duty and on call.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
6. ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering is crucial.
7. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
8. The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
9. A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.
What’s in it for you?
10. Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
11. Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
12. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
13. 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
14. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
15. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
16. Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.