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Maintenance Technician (Weighing Systems / Calibration)

Rotherham
6 months ago
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Maintenance Technician (Weighing Systems / Calibration)

£38,000 - £42,000 DOE + 39 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Progression + Training + Income Protection

Rotherham

Are you a Maintenance Technician with experience using Weigh Systems such as Weighbridges and Mechanical Scales looking for an exciting new opportunity where you will have complete autonomy and the chance to really excel your career?

On offer is the chance to become a fundamental asset to a multi-national business. You will be providing a specialist maintenance, quality assurance and development service for a wide range weighs and weighing equipment across the business. You'll be responsible for ensuring all weighing equipment is in compliance with statutory standards and accreditations for customer quality accreditation.

This company has been established for over 3 decades and are globally recognized for the specialist work they do and have built an astounding reputation within the industry by providing their clients with efficient and high quality work each time. They operate in sectors such as aerospace, infrastructure, construction, rail automotive.

This role would suit a Maintenance Technician with experience working on weighing systems looking to join an industry leading company that are offering the chance to develop your career whilst receiving an enhanced benefits package.

The Role:

Ensure all weighing equipment is in compliance with relevant company / statutory standards and accreditations
Performing maintenance and quality assurance procedures for weighing equipment
Covering multiple sites in and round Rotherham
Calibration of weighing systems
Undertake routine calibration of weighing systems including weighbridges, mechanical scales and weigh platforms.The Person:

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechatronics or similar
Experience in maintaining and calibrating weighing equipmentKeywords: Maintenance, Calibration, Weigh, Weighing Systems, Technician, Engineer, Rotherham, Brinsworth, Stocksbridge

Reference Number: BBBH19134

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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