Job Title: Mechanical Technician (Days)
Location: Dumfries, Scotland
Hours: Full-time, Permanent - 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (days)
Salary: From £39,000 (DOE) + Great Benefits
HRGO Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading global manufacturer with UK production operations based in Dumfries, Scotland and a global R&D presence in the UK.
We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the site maintenance team, supporting production equipment availability through a mix of reactive, proactive, preventative and predictive maintenance-always working to the highest health & safety standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain, fault-find, repair and install mechanical equipment across production and site services
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and support predictive/proactive maintenance activities to minimise downtime
- Maintain rotating and static equipment including pumps, fans, gearboxes, bearings, valves, pneumatics, hydraulics and plant services
- Work to tight tolerances and support precision maintenance where required
- Work closely with production, engineering and contractors to prioritise and deliver maintenance tasks
- Work to safe systems of work, complete risk assessments and ensure compliance with SHE policies and statutory requirements
- Record and update maintenance activities and asset data using the site CMMS (desirable experience)
- Provide flexible on-site support outside normal working hours when required (e.g. breakdowns, shutdowns, projects)
Key requirements:
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar mechanical maintenance role within a manufacturing/industrial environment
- Strong practical knowledge of pumps, fans, gearboxes, bearings, valves, pneumatics, hydraulics and plant services
- Experience working to safe systems of work and completing risk assessments
- Ability to work effectively and communicate within a team
- Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to support outside normal hours when required
Preferred (but not essential):
- Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Willingness to develop through training and upskilling
What's on offer?
Our client offers a competitive remuneration package (dependent on skills and experience) including optional company pension, plus health, dental and vision cover. Comprehensive training and development will be provided.
Interested in this Mechanical Technician role? Apply today and one of our consultants will phone you to discuss the role and your experience to make sure it's a role right for you.
Commutable from: Dumfries, Lockerbie, Lochmaben, Annan, Thornhill, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie
