Description
The mechanical maintenance team at our Middlewich site is seeking a qualified technician with experience of mechanical maintenance, rigging & lifting and fabrication, ideally gained in a heavy industrial environment.
The role is Monday to Friday (7.30am to 3.30pm) with out of hours on call cover as part of a team on rotation.
What will I be doing?
* Maintaining, overhauling and repairing plant and equipment
* Carrying out statutory overhauls
* Delivering and executing planned preventive maintenance routines & inspections
* Minimising downtime and maximising production reliability
* Providing out of hours on call cover as part of a team on rotation (our salary is inclusive of an allowance for being on call, overtime is paid if called in)
Our ideal candidate?
Is someone who has a ‘can do’ attitude and strong a commitment to working safely, who understands that equipment availability is a priority for a 24 x7 manufacturing process.
* You should have completed an Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 /ONC standards in a relevant Mechanical discipline.
* Have experience with installation of pipework, rotating machinery, pack lines, centrifugal pumps and industrial sized fans.
* Have rigging experience, lifting and slinging using overhead cranes and other manual handling lifting equipment.
* Are competent in the use of all hand tools.
* Have experience in vessel work, opening up and preparation for pressure vessel inspections.
* Understand and work from basic engineering drawing.
* Have experience in working with bucket elevators, band conveyors and drag link conveyors.
* Have fabrication skills including arc welding, oxy fuel burning etc.
* Have experience and knowledge of steam turbines, hydraulics, pneumatic, Compressors, welding and FLT experience would also be an advantage.
What are the perks?
Our people have always been at the centre of the company’s success and in return for their hard work and commitment, we offer a generous benefits package including:
* 37 days holidays per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Roll over of up to 5 days and salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
* an additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a good cause in the local community
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Excellent contributory Pension scheme up to 9% company contribution
* Life insurance
* Healthcare cash back scheme
Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE) is one of Europe's leading producers of sodium carbonate, salt and sodium bicarbonate and other products, from our plants in Cheshire, UK.
We are the UK's only manufacturer of soda ash and sodium bicarbonate. Our high-quality soda ash is used in the manufacture of glass, detergents and chemicals and in several other industry applications. Our many grades of sodium bicarbonate have applications ranging from haemodialysis and pharmaceuticals, food and animal feed, flue gas treatments through to detergents and personal care products.
Our British Salt Business is the UK's leading salt business, producing pure white salt for a variety of uses from food, water-softening, and industrial uses through to de-icing.
We have a long and proud history. Having been founded in 1874, and being a founder-member of ICI. Now owned by Tata Chemicals, we are proud to be part of the Tata Group of companies.
We work in conjunction with Morson Talent (www.morson.com) providing access to a small number of their recruiters to our Pinpoint recruitment system alongside our own in house team. Therefore, by submitting your application you understand that it may be dealt with by either the Tata Chemicals Europe or Morson dedicated team.