£38600 - £40900 per annum + bonus, holidays, site parking St. Helens, Merseyside

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Days) – Temporary 12 months

HEAVY PLANT MANUFACTURING

ST HELENS AREA

Days – 37.5 hours per week, 1 in 8 call out

£38,600 – £40,900 with a 1-8 on call Allowance, Pension, Gainshare Bonus Scheme and on Site Parking

Due to continued expansion across the business, our client a market leading Heavy plant manufacturer is seeking to appoint a Mechanical Engineering Technician for a fixed 12 month bases.

This role offers the opportunity to work for a true market leader and established global brand. With a long established presence on a UK wide scale and a consistent order book this opportunity will appeal to a candidate looking for job security and a challenge.

Role Description

Routine maintenance; inspection and calibration; fault finding and diagnostics in emergency breakdown or planned situations
Modification and improvement of plant Modification and improvement of plant;
Hazard identification and elimination;
Supervision of trainees and contractors
Team-based problem solving.
Training and improvement activities
Project co-ordination and administration of maintenance systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Applicants will have completed a recognised craft apprenticeship and will ideally have obtained HNC/HND or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
Fabrication shop experience will be of advantage including MIG/TIG/MMA welding and Oxyfuel cutting
They must be able to work co-operatively as part of a team, including instructing/coaching colleagues in areas of their own expertise, and be prepared to work flexibly in order to respond to changing demands
A detailed knowledge of a range of specialised equipment and processes including the associated safety requirements and emergency procedures is required and appropriate training will be given where necessary.

Company Information

As a business our client is a market leading manufacturing company with a strong presence on both a UK and global scale. With a growing portfolio of clients and plans to expand even further this role provides a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

Please send your CV to directly to Eleana Ewins at eleana@hunterselection.co.uk

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