Mechanical Bias Maintenance Technician
Location: Thirsk, North YorkshireSalary: From £17.17 per hour + Overtime opportunitiesHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pmJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business operating across a range of industries including pharmaceutical, agricultural, agrochemical, horticultural and fine chemical sectors.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background who is comfortable working within a multi-skilled maintenance environment.
The RoleAs a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and reliable operation of plant and equipment across the site. The role will have a strong mechanical focus while also involving some electrical maintenance and fault finding.Your responsibilities will include:– Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance across plant and machinery– Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive maintenance– Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs– Repairing and replacing defective components– Maintaining equipment including motors, valves and associated machinery– Installing new machinery and equipment when required– Monitoring machinery to ensure equipment is operating correctly– Carrying out welding and fabrication repairs where required– Reading and interpreting schematics to assist with fault finding– Supporting basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting– Maintaining appropriate levels of maintenance spares– Ensuring all work is completed in line with site Health & Safety procedures, permits and risk assessments
About You– We are looking for someone with:– Previous experience within a maintenance or engineering role– A strong mechanical maintenance background– Experience working with both mechanical and electrical equipment– Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills– Welding experience– The ability to interpret engineering schematics– A proactive and hands-on approach to maintenance– The ability to work independently as well as part of a team– Good communication and basic computer skills– A flexible approach, including willingness to work occasional weekends when required– Willingness to work at height and in confined spaces when required– Previous experience supervising maintenance activities would be advantageous but is not essential.
Whats on Offer?– Permanent, full-time position– Salary from £17.17 per hour– Monday to Friday daytime working– Overtime opportunities– Company pension– Free on-site parking– Training and development opportunities– Opportunity for full-time permanent role
If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for a permanent days-based opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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