Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Natara Global is currently recruiting for Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to work within the engineering shift team. The role will include fault diagnosis, routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant, machinery, and associated components and, on occasions, the installation of machinery used within their areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Have the required competencies to assemble, position and install, carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on, test and diagnose faults in, repair, remove and replace, and disassemble mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant.
  • Understand the relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices, including their responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures.
  • Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area, materials and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect actions in these areas.
  • Be able to read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals, and to follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules.
  • Understand which tools and equipment to use, and when, and will follow relevant training, methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use.
  • Understand their responsibilities for ensuring the care and security of tools and equipment used.
  • Understand the types of defects and testing anomalies that can occur, how to identify them, and what action to take.
  • Be able to handle a range of digital information, technology and equipment to support work related tasks and to communicate information.

Qualifications and Requirements 

An individual would be expected to have core trade qualifications as a minimum requirement:

  • ECITB or other relevant apprenticeship, or HNC/D with appropriate experience
  • Awareness of CompEx working practices
  • Given the hazardous chemical nature of the working environment within the business, the overall risk control strategy will require mechanical technicians to be familiar with, and work within, a formal Permit to Work (PTW) system.
  • Compliance with a specific company or site Safety Management System (SMS) will also be required
  • A working knowledge of food industry practices would be beneficial

Schedule

Day shift, 08:00 – 16:00 core hours

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
  • Private Medical Insurance (from day one)
  • Life Insurance 4 x Annual Salary
  • Company Pension (5% employer contribution)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Employee Referral Scheme (worth £2,000 per successful referral)
  • Long Service Awards
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • On-site parking