Mechanical Technician

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2 months ago
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Mechanical Technician - Aerospace and Defence - Permanent

Milton Keynes Area - Attractive + Shift Allowance + Paid Overtime

An opportunity has arisen for an Mechanical Technician to join an Aerospace and Defence Research Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful Mechanical Technician will join the Engineering Team and will play an integral part in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the company's testing facilities. The Integrated Engineering Team is a multi-disciplined team of electrical and mechanical technicians who operate, maintain, and repair equipment and facilities with a balance of plant, across two shifts.

The Mechanical Technician will report to the Team Lead and will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to the facility including installation and modification of the site  

The Mechanical Technician will ideally be from a mechanical background and will have an adequate understanding of disciplines outside their own area to carry out tasks activities on Rotating Plant, Motors, Fans, Compressors, Hydraulic Systems, Actuators, Pneumatic Systems, Cooling Systems, Water Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Air Drying Systems, Control Systems and Lubrication Systems.

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 weekly)

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Technician

Carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs of the equipment involved with the testing and mechanical services (planned maintenance).
Responsible for the repair of plant and equipment during breakdown including fault-finding in accordance with supervisory instructions (reactive maintenance).
Be responsible for the installation of new plant and equipment in accordance with supervisory instructions and share ideas on design and implementation improvements, as appropriate.
Compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures providing appropriate input into the preparation of and adherence to risk assessments and method statements.
Compliance with site security procedures
Member of Emergency Response team
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required for the Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Apprenticeship and/or significant demonstrated experience of 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
Rotating/reciprocating components
Gears, chains, linkages and actuating rods

Team player, capable of coaching and mentoring less experienced employees as well as supervision of apprentices as required
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 own skills be receptive to new ideas and ways of working
Self-motivated with good communication and can-do attitude to overcome issues that arise
The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

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.  In return, we offer a range of benefits including: a competitive salary and pension scheme; free parking; employee assistance programme; private health insurance and 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service after 5 years' service)

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Mechanical 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  (url removed)

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