This is an exciting opportunity to join the maintenance team of a medium sized industrial plant. The role is based in the site's large, well-equipped workshop and its primary duties include but are not limited to installation, maintenance and removal of machinery and other industrial mechanical equipment within the factory portion of the site. Also performs general maintenance and installation work in the office environment. Works under minimal supervision of more senior mechanics and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Working Hours Monday to Friday.
Rotating shift pattern - 0600 -1415 / 1400-2215.

Duties include:
Safe completion of routine repairs, installations and removals of mechanical equipment including but not limited to jaw crushers, conveyor belts, pneumatic valves and hydraulic systems.
Use of fixed and mobile power tools, including but not limited to pillar drills, bandsaws, welding sets, lathe & mill, plasma cutters and CNC plasma table. Use of vehicles including counterbalance fork lift trucks, articulated boom and scissor lifts.
Respond to plant breakdowns as and when they occur, by identifying root cause and delivering field repairs.
Interpretation of mechanical diagrams.

Essential requirements:
* Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering or workshop technology or 3 years of experience working in an industrial mechanical setting.
* Familiarity with the safe use of hand and power tools.
* Familiarity with interpreting risk assessments.

Desired Position Requirements:
* GCSEs in mathematics/engineering/physics.
* Machine shop experience.
* Experience in welding.
* Previous experience working in an industrial setting.
* Basic knowledge of electrical systems.

We Offer:
* Defined Contribution Pension scheme.
* 26 days annual leave.
* Private Medical benefit.
* Excellent sick pay scheme.
* Working for a very successful business with a family - friendly feel.

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone 01376 528660 quoting job reference 913503.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

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