Mechanical Technician - #2196324

Mechanical Technician

Sheffield

£38,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience), plus production and safety bonuses

I’m recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join an established industrial manufacturer in Sheffield. The Mechanical Technician will carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on foundry and production equipment, working with bearings, pulleys, hydraulics and pneumatics. They will also carry out basic fabrication work and follow site health and safety procedures. The Mechanical Technician will be working a rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Technician

• Carry out planned maintenance and respond to mechanical breakdowns on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on bearings, pulleys, hydraulic systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Carry out basic fabrication work to support maintenance and repairs.
• Follow site health and safety procedures, including safe isolation of equipment before maintenance.

Requirements of the Mechanical Technician

• A Time Served Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Fitter
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in heavy industry, a steelworks or a foundry
• Experience with bearings, pulleys, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Basic fabrication skills
• Good knowledge of health and safety in an industrial environment
• Within commuting distance of Sheffield and able to work the rotating shifts

Benefits of the Mechanical Technician

• £38,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
• Production and safety bonuses
• Standard holiday allowance
• Pension scheme

Interested? Apply with your CV or call Adele Lewis at Aspion Search on 07537 163611 or 0151 209 2050 to find out more