Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Aerospace and Defence

Permanent – Long Term - Milton Keynes Area – Attractive

An opportunity has arisen for Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join an Aerospace and Defence Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will join the Engineering Services Team, reporting to the Team Leader. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for conducting planned and reactive maintenance to the facility including installation and modification of the facility.  

Typical working hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, shift work (typical hours are 06:30 – 14.30 and 14.00 – 22:00 on a rotating basis).

Responsibilities Required for Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Conduct inspections, maintenance and repairs of the equipment involved with facility.
Testing and mechanical services (planned maintenance).
Responsible for the repair of plant and equipment during breakdown.
Fault-finding in accordance with supervisory instructions (reactive maintenance).
Installation of new plant and equipment in accordance with supervisory instructions.
Share ideas on design and implementation improvements, as appropriate.
Compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
Provide input for the preparation and adherence to risk assessments & method statements.
Compliance with site security procedures.
Member of Emergency Response team.
Skills, Qualifications and Knowledge Required for Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Apprenticeship and/or significant demonstrated experience.
Experience with installing, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting industrial plant equipment and systems, such as:

High Pressure compressed air systems.
Water cooling & treatment systems.
Plant lubrication and hydraulic systems.
Mechanical machinery and infrastructure, including rotating/reciprocating components (gears, chains, linkages, and actuating rods).

Team player, capable of coaching and mentoring less experienced employees.
Flexible and positive attitude, willing to go that extra mile to meet deadlines/schedules.
Attention to detail in terms of quality of work.
Drive and commitment to improve skills and be receptive to new ideas/ways of working.
Self-motivated with good communication and can-do attitude to overcome issues that arise.
There are excellent opportunities for career development. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a Rotating Shift pattern in return a range of benefits including:

Competitive salary and pension scheme
Free parking and shares incentive plan
Employee assistance programme
Private health insurance
26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 years’ service)
The successful candidate must be a Sole British National able to satisfy security clearance (SC) requirements – including last 5 years continual UK residency due to projects/products involved

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line (phone number removed) or Email suitable MS Word CV’s to 

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