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Maintenance Technician
Are you a hands-on individual who loves tinkering with classic cars, bikes, or agricultural machinery?
Have you worked as a mechanic in a workshop or have experience mending tractors?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Maintenance Technician
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical maintenance on large production machines.
- Respond to and repair mechanical breakdowns swiftly.
- Utilize problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and prevent recurrence.
- Conduct planned refurbishments of production machinery once trained.
- Conduct checks and thermal inspections on production equipment.
- Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and address reactive maintenance needs.
- Ensure all tasks are completed safely, adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
- Accurately complete all engineering documentation required.
- Manufacture spare parts (simple brackets, guards, and fixtures) using lathes or milling machines as needed.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A strong background in mechanical maintenance, ideally from a workshop or agricultural setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure.
- An engineering qualification (NVQ level or above, ideally with an apprenticeship).
- Good knowledge of mechanical/maintenance engineering practices.
- A welding certificate (preferred but not essential).
- A self-starter who enjoys the challenges presented by complex machinery.
- A bright, technically sound individual with a commercial mindset.
- Enthusiastic, innovative, and open to embracing change and improvements.
Salary: 14.50 - 15.00/hour + Shift Pay (1.97/hr for shifts between 6pm-7am)
Shift Pattern:
- Week 1: 6am-2pm
- Week 2: Monday to Thursday 1pm-10pm; Friday 1pm-5pm
Benefits: 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, NHS Top-Up Scheme
Location: South Chard, South Somerset
If you're looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment and have a passion for machinery, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of a leading manufacturer in the industry!
