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Mechanical Technician
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 20 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: SK16, Dukinfield, Borough of Tameside
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Mechanical Technician – 3-Month Contract – Chemical Plant
Location: Tameside area, East Manchester
Rate: £41,500 pa pro-rata, or £20 per hour (all hours) - PAYE
Hours: 40 hours per week, Days
Contract: 3-month initial assignment – Potential to go permanent for the right candidate! (happy to discuss other benefits associated with perm role)
We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist chemical manufacturing company who produce a wide range of products and solutions for multiple industries, including food, packaging, automotive and more….
They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with proven industry expertise in chemical or in a similar process manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in the repair and maintenance of plant mechanical systems, and ideally blending equipment, and batch processing machinery, with a strong track record in process improvements, preventative/predictive maintenance, and health & safety excellence.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive hourly rate of £20.00 (all hours) on a PAYE basis
* Secure 3-month contract with the possibility of a permanent role
* Day shift – excellent work-life balance
* Opportunity to work with a respected, innovative chemical manufacturer
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair plant and machinery to a high professional standard
* Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues, implementing effective solutions
* Maintain the planned maintenance system and CMMS records
* Organise and prioritise engineering workload in line with operational needs
* Co-ordinate maintenance activities with plant supervisors to meet deadlines
* Control and maintain spare parts stock levels, ordering replacements as required
* Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process efficiency projects
* Report daily to the Engineering Manager on workload and any operational issues
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment
* Always prioritise health & safety in all tasks
About You
* Proven mechanical maintenance experience within the chemical, adhesives or similar process manufacturing industry
* Skilled in repairs and servicing of plant mechanical systems and machinery, blending & batch processing equipment
* Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a proactive, hands-on role
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and health & safety compliance
Interested?
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