What you’ll be doing
as the Mechanical Technician
1. Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company standards and procedures, ensuring we continuously improve the mechanical asset base.
2. Maintaining technical equipment such as Pumps, Chemical dosing, Gear boxes, high-pressure systems, Gas Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Valves, Motors, Generators, Drive Belts, Conveyors, Scrapers and associated control gear, automatic valves and penstocks.
3. Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
4. Providing technical advice to the wider team, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training or support for technical trainees if required.
5. Complete Lifting Operations safely as per LOLER regs.
6. Proactively review the health and availability of assets on site.
7. Ensure all relevant training, including mechanical and maintenance training, is up to date.
8. Always working safely and complying with all Health and Safety guidance and procedures.
Base Location – Oxford STW - OX4 4YU
Working Pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am -3:36 pm. 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 are:
9. ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering is crucial.
10. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
11. The work will require physical fitness, as you will work in confined spaces with the successful completion of the appropriate training.
12. A valid driving licence is essential, and all necessary equipment, such as the vehicle and tools, is provided.
What’s in it for you? What’s in it for you?
13. Competitive salary up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
14. 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.
15. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
16. 24 days of annual leave per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
17. Generous Pension Scheme through AON
18. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.