Maintenance Technician (Production Facility)

Seeking a Maintenance Technician on a contract basis for my Leigh-On-Sea based manufacturing client.

The business operates electro-mechanical production and assembly equipment, to produce mainly moulded products.
You will join a multi-skilled team supporting manufacturing at this key site.

Role: Maintenance Technician (Contract)
Location: Leigh-On-Sea
Shift: Mon-Fri. One week earlies: 6am-2pm. One week lates: 2pm-10pm
Overtime and call outs possible
Pay rate: 21 per hour PAYE only. Plus holiday pay in addition
Vetting: Referencing & clear drug screen required.
Applicants must already hold the rights to live & work in the UK


Main Responsibilities:

• Carrying out pre-planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical assets including mould and power presses, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and ancillary equipment etc.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Working in line with maintenance technicians and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and co-ordination
• Supervising contracted labour when on site

Ideal candidate profile:

• Time served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical engineering field is preferred, or strong relevant experience in a similar role
• Strong experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC controlled plant and associated equipment
• Experience working in a fast-moving production environment
• Willing to undertake additional specific plant training

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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