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Mechanical Maintenance Trade person
Job Posted: 3 months ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 46,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: 2 months
Job Description
Position Overview
The Mechanical Tradesperson is responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, repairs, fault-finding, and installation work on plant, equipment, and machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role involves both preventative and reactive maintenance activities and requires a high level of technical competence, safety awareness, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
Perform preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery.
Diagnose faults using technical knowledge, drawings, and diagnostic tools.
Conduct equipment overhauls, rebuilds, alignments, and component replacements.
Install, commission, and test new mechanical equipment.
Safety & Compliance
Work in compliance with WHS/OHS regulations, company policies, and safe work procedures.
Identify and report hazards, incidents, and equipment defects.
Participate in risk assessments, permits to work, and safety improvement initiatives.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Technical & Operational Requirements
Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Use precision tools, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
Operate mobile plant or lifting equipment (e.g., forklifts, EWP, overhead cranes) where required.
Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within operational timeframes.
Documentation & Reporting
Accurately complete job cards, service reports, and maintenance records.
Maintain asset history in the CMMS (e.g., SAP, Pronto, MEX, or similar).
Provide feedback on equipment performance and recommend improvements.
Teamwork & Communication
Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Support apprentices, contractors, or other trades when required.
Communicate clearly regarding job progress, risks, and equipment status.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (e.g., Fitter & Turner / Fitter & Machinist / Maintenance Fitter).
Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance within a [manufacturing/mining/industrial/etc.] environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measurement tools.
Valid driver's licence.
Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.
Desirable (Role-Dependent)
High-Risk Work Licences (e.g., LF, DG, WP, CN, RB, RA).
Confined Space Entry certification.
Working at Heights certification.
Experience with CMMS systems.
Welding or fabrication experience (e.g., MIG, TIG, stick).
Experience in pump repair, gearbox rebuilds, conveyors, or heavy rotating plant.
Basic electrical fault-finding aptitudeBefore You Apply
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