Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location: Lydney Contract: Permanent We are currently working with a client based in Lydney, who are looking for a skilled mechanical fitter that can provide preventative maintenance and help with mechanical breakdown service on machinery on-site. This role operates on a day rota pattern, shifts may range from 8 to 12 hours, based on what is needed on-site. Working hours are Monday to Friday however you will be expected to work 1 weekend, every 5 weeks. You will also be on a call rota 1 week in 5, for breakdown support during the evening or night. Preventative maintenance will include: Transmission belt inspection, tensioning and changing, Inspection of bearings and couplings, alignment checking. Installation and maintenance of rotating equipment including pumps, refiners, paper machine rolls, agitators, fans. Removal and fitting of bearings and couplings. Repair and maintenance of all types of seals and packing’s. Turning, milling and grinding of components. General fabrication work. Rigging and lifting of heavy equipment. Fault finding on, and repair of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems. Repair of compressors and other ancillary equipment. Role Responsibilities – Mechanical Maintenance Technician To ensure safety standards are maintained and safe working procedures are adhered to. Reporting any accidents and near misses, to improve the Occupational Safety of...