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Mechanical Technician

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 48,010 - 49,597 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Mechanical Technician role available in Runcorn paying up to £49,650.59 plus great benefits such as company pension, overtime, private medical, income protection and more!
 
 A global chemical manufacturer specialising in advanced materials and chemical solutions, supplying products to a wide range of industries including Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Energy, and industrial manufacturing from its established production facility in the Runcorn area.

This market leading business are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their engineering team at their Upper-Tier COMAH site.
 
 Salary and Benefits:

Annual Salary: £48,010.86 - £49,597.68
Days Based Role: Monday - Friday
Overtime Paid at 1.6 X Hourly Rate
25 Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Life Assurance Policy
Private Medical Insurance
Income Protection Scheme
Up to 9% Employer Pension ContributionRole Overview:
 
 As the Mechanical Technician you will be central to the installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of mechanical equipment across all plant operations. Your work will involve both proactive and reactive maintenance, alongside continuous improvement tasks that support optimal performance and safety.

This is a hands-on role consisting of mechanical equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting across all areas of the plant. This role is key in carrying out a programme of maintenance work including proactive and reactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, improvements and minor projects to maintain and improve plant operation as directed by the Plant Engineer, area coordinators and planner.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Complete hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical systems throughout the facility.
Lead mechanical overhauls, installations, and commissioning activities, acting as the go-to Mechanical Technician for quality control and technical insight.
Mentor junior technicians and apprentices by sharing advanced knowledge in the mechanical field.
Ensure strict compliance with health and safety protocols and engineering standards using site-specific processes and documentation.
Maintain accurate records and documentation via SAP and other systems.
Step in to support or deputise for coordinators, providing critical cover for out-of-hours maintenance and SHE-critical situations.
Provide out-of-hour cover for SHE and Business critical activities, such as breakdowns, extended working days during overhauls and other maintenance events.
Attendance of technical orientation / training sessions and informal toolbox talks associated with the role.Skills and Experience Required:

Time-served or apprentice-trained with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering.
Experience of working within Chemical Manufacturing on an Upper-Tier COMAH Site.
Strong mechanical background with a good understanding of electrical systems and well-rounded experience as a mechanical craftsperson.
8+ years' experience working as a Mechanical Technician or similar discipline.To apply for the role of Mechanical Technician, please submit your CV for review. Alternatively, please reach out to Kate Wadsworth at E3 Recruitment

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