Overview
Join our team as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our industrial site.
In this rewarding role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking proactive individuals who thrive in a collaborative team and are dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
This role may progress to a shift-based position if this is of interest to the successful candidate. Should this occur, a shift allowance of £9,425.45 per annum would also be paid in addition to the base salary.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities on mechanical systems and equipment across the site, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults on machinery such as pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, and compressors.
* Collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and other technicians.
* Complete maintenance records and accurately update documentation including work orders, parts usage and equipment history.
* Proactively identify areas for improvement and participate in root cause analysis and reliability initiatives.
* Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures, championing safe working practices at all times.
* Support minor project upgrades, installations and modifications as required by the business.
Required Skills and Experience
* Experience in a similar mechanical maintenance or technician role on an industrial manufacturing COMAH site.
* Thorough understanding of mechanical systems, fault finding, and repair methods.
* An awareness of the main regulations affecting industrial sites
* Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Commitment to health and safety procedures and continuous professional development.
Essential Qualifications And Experience
* Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* A minimum of 3 years experience maintaining industrial chemical process equipment.
* Detailed knowledge and experience maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, condition monitoring, various drive systems and fluid and material handling systems.
* Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Flexibility
* Flexibility to work overtime or provide cover during holidays, sickness, or planned shutdowns is essential.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical markets. The company has over 40 years of experience and aims to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges. Victrex values diversity and is committed to inclusion and accessibility across the recruitment process.
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