Maintenance Technician

Continental shift based Maintenance Technician position in Belfast and FMCG plant. Multi-skilled Engineers preferred but consider single skilledif willing to be upskilled. Clean and highly automated and non-food. Hold a NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering. (Electric bias preferred) Post qualification mechanical and electrical experience gained with a high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience in pneumatics, inverters, servo drives & motors, Robotics, process wiring and safety controls Experience in fitment and set up of mechanical components, timing belts, spur & bevel gears, bearings and shaft alignment Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will ensure that all facilities are maintained in optimum condition to meet required standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability.

They are responsible for undertaking various planned and reactive maintenance tasks and will work as part of the maintenance team in a varied and fast-paced environment. Main Responsibilities Complete planned repairs and preventative maintenance in accordance with the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to prevent breakdowns and maintain optimal operation of equipment, ensuring minimal disruption. Complete breakdown repairs in accordance with the Computerised Maintenance Management System, reporting daily to ensure minimal disruption to production requirements.

Ensure maintenance work backlogs are actively cleared, including overtime working as necessary. Source, identify, and order spare parts when required to minimise associated downtime with specific repairs. Maintain awareness of energy usage, particularly when machines are idling and not producing, to reduce energy consumption, lower the carbon footprint, and support compliance with customer targets:
Compliant hygienic maintenance practices. Compliant lock-out procedures to protect employees from rotating machinery. Supervise contractors as required to ensure Health and Safety compliance. Travel to multi-site facilities as requested to complete maintenance requirements. Carry out all maintenance work in compliance with Health and Safety and statutory regulations to provide a safe environment for employees. Able to demonstrate experience of electrical and mechanical fault-finding / problem solving Able to read and understand electrical drawings Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces Ability to demonstrate previous experience of training and mentoring/coaching of team members would be advantageous to your application Available to travel to multi-site locations The Maintenance Technician role operates on a rotating 4-shift pattern providing 24/7 maintenance support across the production facility.

The rota includes a combination of day and night shifts, including weekend working. Forward your CV (in Word format) using the link provided. Or Please click on the View Profile link at the top of this ad for contact details & if necessary leave a voice message and we can arrange a confidential chat at your convenience Tech Met are a dedicated Engineering and Technical Recruitment Consultancy.

The consultant managing your application will be a MEng or MSc qualified Engineer with experience in industry

Skills:

mechanical Health and Safety control systems Electrical