For the area of Engineering & Maintenance, located in Grimsby, UK, we invite Mechanical experts to submit applications for the role as Mechanical TechnicianPurpose of the Job:As a member of the Engineering Team, reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, the Mechanical Technician will play a vital role in keeping the plant safe, reliable, and able to consistently meet production and quality targets. This will include reasonable amounts of overtime, and active participation in the call out rota, to maximise plant availability.Principal Accountabilities:You will work individually or as part of a team to maintain continuous plant & equipment to the specified safety, quality, environmental and reliability standards, following SHE procedures, SWP’s and permits to workYou will scope, identify and purchase the materials needed to carry out required work; and ensure that all work is correctly controlled and documented in SAPYou will use a 5 Whys process to help identify the root cause of equipment failure; and propose solutionsYou will act as a Competent Person, Person In Charge of Work, and Responsible Person for Isolations; and occasionally supervise, lead and work alongside small groups of contractors during maintenance operationsYou will assist in the development & continuous improvement of SWPs, and maintenance procedures & systemsYou will ensure that housekeeping standards in the workshop and on the plant are maintained; and report any incidents (safety, quality or environmental) to minimise the risk of recurrenceOur expectations for this exciting role:You are a time-served tradesperson with a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship; and you hold an HNC or an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)You have experience in maintaining rotating equipment – such as gearboxes, pumps and fans – and the willingness & ability to learn the particular maintenance requirements for specialised Lyocell equipmentYou can demonstrate proficiency in specified core SWPs; and you have experience with safe systems of work, including creating risk assessments and implementing hazard controlsYou are a motivated self-starter who takes accountability for their own performance, with a flexible approach; a collaborative mindset; and the ability to work to deadlines, both unsupervised and as part of a teamYou have a positive, can-do attitude; and you are responsible, communicative, honest, well-organised, adaptable, and willing to adopt new practicesA fork lift truck licence is desirable but not essential, as training will be givenWhat we can offer you25 days holiday + all bank holidaysCompetitive salary and pensionAnnual pay reviewsBe an integral part of a profitable businessExcellent development and training opportunitiesOpportunity to work for an environmentally sustainable business, using recycled and renewable resources to produce specialty products. Aiming to be carbon-neutral by 2050.Wellness programmes, with free physio access