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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

South West Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Poole, Dorset BH15 3TE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a global engineering group in Poole, Dorset.
  • The role requires a formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience, along with practical skills in fault finding and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • This position offers a competitive salary plus a 20% shift allowance and various benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.
  • The technician will work rotating shifts, 37 hours per week, with additional hours as required for efficient department operation.
  • Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a global engineering group based in Poole, Dorset.

The company work with leading international companies in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions to address global trends such as clean energy, energy efficiency, healthcare and increasing automation.

Salary:This position comes with a very competitive market related salary plus 20% shift allowance and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both.

Hours of Work:  Rotating Shifts double days.2 weeks early then two weeks late's.

Early Shift - Mon-Thurs 6am-14:15 and Friday 6am-12pm and then rotates to Late Shift Mon-Thurs 2:15pm-10:15pm and Fri 12pm-7:30pm.  

37 hours per week.  With additional hours as required to maintain the efficient running of the department.

Shift allowance is not paid for periods of sickness

Location:  Poole, Dorset, 

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on the plant, equipment, buildings and facilities of the site.  This is a hands on role to maintain and improve all aspects of the operational site.

Responsibilities

  • Fault find within the machine shop environment and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems as appropriate.
  • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks on machines and equipment in line with the CMMS schedule.
  • Carry out complete site maintenance for all aspects and areas of the site, maintaining a high standard of site facilities and the overall site environment/appearance.
  • Conduct best practice and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement with regards to plant and equipment reliability.  
  • Work in a safe, tidy manner in line with Company policy.
  • Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Requirements

  • A formal, recognised apprenticeship related to the trade endorsed by EITB, EMTA or AMA documentation or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Fully skilled maintenance technician with either mechanical, electrical or electromechanical bias.
  • Practical experience in fault finding within a machine shop environment, and the ability to repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Demonstrable understanding and application of safe working practices.
  • Ability to demonstrate a positive, pro-active, can-do attitude and work calmly under pressure.
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Committed to work to deadlines and determined to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion. 
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Demonstrable desire to progress, succeed, and ability to work as part of a team or work independently.
  • PC Literate. 

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday (Christmas Close Down uses up to 3 days from this)
  • Up to 8% pension
  • 5 x Death in Service
  • ShareSave Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • EAP

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.