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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BB1 2JU

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a confident Mechanically Bias Maintenance Technician to join the established Engineering team at our clients busy manufacturing site in Blackburn. 

Supplying high quality plastic components into the automotive, medical and industrial sectors you will need to have a proactive approach to maintaining and repairing injection and blow moulding machinery. 

You will need to have a solid understanding of Hydraulics and working with the wider engineering team you will be responsible for tooling support and ensuring consistent product quality across the manufacturing operations. 

Working a panama shift pattern of 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights, you will work 7 shifts across a 2 week period !! 

Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience and a good understanding of plastics process, injection, blow moulding machinery and manufacturing to further enhance the team at this global manufacturing site in the heart of Blackburn. 

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician 
  
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of machinery on site.  
Diagnose and fault-find, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults 
Support machine changeovers, tool changes and continuous improvement activity 
Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime 
Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures 
Complete maintenance documentation accurately  Experience & Qualification required for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician
  
Apprentice-trained or time-served Maintenance Engineer, Level 2 considered depending on experience. 
Experience working on injection moulding machines would be an advantage  
Mechanical background 
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills 
Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment 
Proactive, flexible and a strong team player  Salary and Benefits of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician 
  
Salary £46,800  
Panama Shift - 2 Weeks Days & 2 Weeks Nights  
DAYS 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off NIGHTS 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off  
Holiday 34 Days (includes 2 week Christmas shutdown) 
Free on-site car park 
Canteen facilities, including hot drinks 
Learning & Development opportunities  If you feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right skills and experience for this  Mechanical Maintenance Technician role please click Apply or contact Permanent Vacancies team on (phone number removed)

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