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Mechanical Technician M/F/D

Seqens
Middlesbrough
3 weeks ago
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Position description

Job Family / Sub-family

Industrial - Maintenance

Contract type

Permanent

Job title

Mechanical Technician M/F/D

Position Context:

The position expedites mechanical maintenance activities safely and efficiently to agreed work plans, safety management systems and best working practices in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Business Objectives to ensure that the performance and availability of mechanical systems meets the standards required to achieve safety, production and environmental targets for the Middlesbrough and Billingham sites.


Main tasks :

Implementing planned maintenance tasks and repairing equipment on as needed basis

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities

Identifying faults in order to carry out simple and/or complex repairs

Provide technical & troubleshooting support to company personnel in mechanical matters, including breakdowns

Being a key member of the on call rota system & providing out of hours on call support to both sites

Implementing plant improvements as identified by the Maintenance Managers

Daily input into the computerised maintenance management system

Compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental management policies


Required skills :

Ideal candidate would have 5+ years relevant experience in a maintenance role on a COMAH upper tier chemical manufacturing plant

As a minimum, the successful candidate should have a recognized apprenticeship or mechanical fitting/engineering qualification

Must be familiar with repair of pumps, valves and general chemical plant processing equipment

Experience in inspection and repair of rotating equipment

Must be eligible to work in the UK and have full UK driving license

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated with a good team ethic

At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.


Position location

Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough

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