Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: BirminghamSalary: £Negotiable DOE Reference: MECHMAINT-BH-DB

Our client, a specialist producer of high-quality niche alloys, is seeking a skilled and time-served Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their production site in Birmingham. The facility operates state of the art casting and rolling equipment, supplying rolled metal products to a range of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer looking to work within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend plant breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repair
• Support plant operations including induction furnaces, automated casting, milling, rolling, annealing, pickling and slitting lines
• Maintain conveyors, pump systems, gearboxes, mechanical transmission systems, and overhead cranes
• Carry out TPM and PPM activities to maximise plant reliability
• Repair, maintain and improve plant equipment to required operational standards
• Undertake installation work and continuous improvement projects as required
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a medium to heavy industrial mechanical environment
• Time served Mechanical Engineer with relevant qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3)
• Strong experience with fluid power systems including HP/LP hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to fault-find and troubleshoot mechanical plant equipment
• Experience in basic fabrication and machine shop activities
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic drawings

Desirable Skills:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• Foundry experience
• Experience working within heavy manufacturing or metals processing environments

Package Details:

• Competitive salary
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights)
• 23.5 shifts holiday per annum
• Onsite and offsite training opportunities

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Consultant

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