Mechanical Technician

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician to join AJ Scott Ltd, an industry-leading, family-owned sawmill. As a progressive and growing business, we are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Engineering team.

• Carrying out planned maintenance checks on mill machinery.
• Completing work in a timely manner to minimise downtime and support effective site operations.
• Accurately completing all relevant paperwork, using the CMMS system where needed
• Ensure high level of hygiene are maintained, good housekeeping and cleaning and clearing of debris/sawdust where required.
• Carrying out machine inspections as required.
• Identifying any deficiencies or defects that may affect the safe operation or use of machinery.
• Notifying the Engineering Manager and H&S department of any defective or unsafe equipment.
• Supporting and assisting the Engineering team and machine operators where required.

• City & Guilds, NVQ or SVQ Level 2 qualification in mechanical engineering or maintenance, or relevant experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative to achieve effective outcomes.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including the ability to use CMMS systems.
• A flexible, positive and practical outlook.

We are dedicated to helping you grow and develop, so we will train and support you in your role and provide opportunities for progression. We have a great team spirit who support and help each other. In addition to this we support our team by offering:

• Paid day off for your birthday
• 24/7 Health and wellbeing platform
• Company Workwear
• Discretionary Christmas bonus and Christmas gift
• On-site parking

Our hi-tech sawmills are geared up for volume production of a wide range of products, with most deliveries in bulk – by the artic lorry load. Our facilities also enable us to produce more bespoke products, so if you need something not listed as standard please ask.

Please click on the products below for more information.

Office opening hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

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