Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location: Skelmersdale Salary: £35,000 - £38,200 Permanent I am working with one of the world’s largest and most well-known manufacturing companies who take a great deal of pride in their reputation for quality and innovation. As an employer, they have an equally good reputation which, having worked with them for well over a decade, we can talk about with confidence. There is now an exciting opportunity to join their team in Skelmersdale as a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician and join a business whose commitment to quality is second to none… The Role Improving the overall reliability and performance of plant, personnel and production equipment and processes Tracking and reporting of process improvement results Ensuring production targets are met by optimising output & minmising defects Providing production line support in line with company goals and objectives Carrying out preventive maintenance and equipment breakdown repairs Establishing process conditions and carrying out in-line quality checks Process monitoring and controlling according to Statistical Process Control (SPC) method Analysing data to fault find and develop prioritised improvement plans for the platform Maintaining and developing the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality and production schedule requirements Prioritising and promoting Health and Safety Awareness Training and mentoring staff in an approachable and constructive manner Fostering and developing excellent relationships with key business stakeholders on site Gathering & sharing best practices, both internally and externally Skills & Experience Required Apprentice trained or educated to OND Mechanical Engineering or similar. Accomplished technical production support experience. Skilled in turning, milling, welding and general workshop skills. Mechanical, pneumatic and basic electrical fault finding experience. Experience of high pressure air systems advantageous. Ability to read technical drawings Ability to follow SOP’s and training processes Willingness to work shift work if required on an exceptional basis Working Hours: Mon – Thurs -7:50am – 4:45pm, Fri 7:50am – 12:10pm