Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician We are looking for a confident Mechanically Bias Maintenance Technician to join the established Engineering team at our clients busy manufacturing site in Blackburn. Supplying high quality plastic components into the automotive, medical and industrial sectors you will need to have a proactive approach to maintaining and repairing injection and blow moulding machinery. You will need to have a solid understanding of Hydraulics and working with the wider engineering team you will be responsible for tooling support and ensuring consistent product quality across the manufacturing operations.

Working a panama shift pattern 7 shifts across a 2 week period  Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience and a good understanding of plastics process, injection, blow moulding machinery and manufacturing to further enhance the team at this global manufacturing site in the heart of Blackburn.

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of machinery on site. Diagnose and fault-find, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults Support machine changeovers, tool changes and continuous improvement activity Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures Complete maintenance documentation accurately Experience & Qualification required for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Apprentice-trained or time-served Maintenance Engineer, Level 2 considered depending on experience.

Experience working on injection moulding machines would be an advantage Mechanical background Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Experience with in a manufacturing or FMCG environment Proactive, flexible and a strong team player

Salary and Benefits of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Salary £46,800 Panama Shift DAYs only DAYS 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off etc Holiday 34 Days (includes 2 week Christmas shutdown) Free on-site car park Canteen facilities, including hot drinks Learning & Development opportunities If you feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right skills and experience for this Mechanical Maintenance Technician role please click Apply or contact Permanent Vacancies team on