Astute’s Renewables team is
exclusively partnering with
a leading
company that develop sustainable solutions across various sectors, to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their materials recycling facility (MRF) located in Birmingham.
The Mechanical Technician’s role is to provide maintenance across all plant equipment to support their efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Offering a salary of £45,990 + bonus and OT opportunities, this role will be working 4 on 4 off days and nights.
If you’re a qualified Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading company offering a friendly, supportive environment with the chance to grow and play your part in creating a better future for the planet, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Shift Manager/ Regional Maintenance Manager
you will:
- Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across all plant equipment, making sure plant installations and modifications meet the latest standards and regulatory requirements.
- Focus on continuous improvement to maximise plant efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality or safety.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with regulatory standards for safety, health, and the environment.
- Undertake root cause analysis of all issues to eliminate defects.
- Support junior members of the team, as well as supervising contractors.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electrical discipline.
- Engineering experience in a heavy engineering or process environment.
- Proven experience in maintenance, particularly with fault finding on complex plant equipment.
- Electrical knowledge is ideal.
- A suitable health and safety qualification (IOSH etc) is highly desirable.
Personal skills
The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:
- Predominantly biased mechanically with a proven mechanical background, electrical knowledge would also be idea.
- Hands on knowledge of equipment in a process/ manufacturing environment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Ability to use Computer Maintenance Systems (CMMS).
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role
- Salary of £45,990 + 10% bonus.
- 4 on 4 off rotation (2 days, 2 nights).
- Overtime available.
- Progression and development opportunities.
- 20 days holiday.
- Company benefits.
