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Mechanical Technician

Outsource
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG7 4LX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Mechanical Technician with a salary of up to £36,700 plus on-call payment and a company vehicle, along with opportunities for overtime.
  • The position is located in Aldermaston and requires working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
  • Candidates should have experience in a maintenance role within the petrochemical or process industry, or a similar facility environment.
  • Key responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, responding to alerts, and providing out-of-hours support as needed.
  • Familiarity with Maximo or similar CMMS and strong mechanical knowledge of pumps, valves, and compressors are essential for this role.
Job Title: Mechanical TechnicianSalary: Up to £36,700 + on call payment, and company vehicle- opportunity for overtimeLocation: AldermastonWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm  About the Company:Outsource UK's client are a global bulk hazardous liquid storage and distribution organization, seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their team in the Aldermaston area  Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks on mechanical equipment within the plant, in line with the Asset Maintenance Management System (Maximo). This includes inspecting, repairing, and maintaining pumps, valves, compressors, and other mechanical systems to ensure they operate efficiently and safely.
  • Respond to maintenance alerts and potential issues proactively. Address defects, breakdowns, and operational changes promptly to ensure minimal disruption to operations. This may require troubleshooting mechanical issues, making temporary repairs, or escalating to more senior staff as needed.
  • Work closely with the operations and technical teams to assess plant performance and resolve defects. Provide clear, concise information to relevant managerial and technical staff about any ongoing issues, repairs, or modifications being made to plant equipment.
  • Provide out-of-hours support when necessary including being part of an out of hours on call rota. This may involve emergency call-outs to attend to breakdowns or defects, requiring flexibility in working hours. Respond quickly and effectively to incidents, working autonomously and collaboratively as needed.
  • Regularly travel to different locations across the pipeline system network to carry out inspections, maintenance tasks, and repairs. You may need to inspect equipment at various plant sites, responding to issues that arise and ensuring the equipment meets operational standards.
Key Skills Required:
  • Experience in a maintenance role within the petrochemical or process industry, or within a similar plant or facility environment.
  • Familiarity with Maximo, or similar Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), to manage maintenance workflows, track asset conditions, and record maintenance activities.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge, particularly in relation to pumps, valves, compressors, and other essential mechanical systems..
  • Ability to work independently and respond to out-of-hours maintenance emergencies

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