Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

Overview

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with mechanical bias sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer focuses on growing the circular economy, with a view to innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy. This is a permanent role on weekly rotating shifts, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, known formally within the business as Mechanical Technician.

• Carrying out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team: bearing replacements, conveyor belts, motor gearbox replacements.
• Carrying out TPM tasks to ensure maximum Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Working closely with engineers, production teams and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Following strict Health & Safety guidelines, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safe work practices.
• Installing, calibrating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs and control panels.
• Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems.
• Performing routine testing, calibration and validation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Accurately maintaining records of all electrical and instrumentation work: maintenance logs, calibration reports, work orders and spare parts stores management.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and company policies.
• Working on a shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, rotating on a weekly basis.

• Essential qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent; strong mechanical engineering bias with some electrical experience.
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electrical drawings and schematics.

• Desirable: 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in an electrical and instrumentation role across multiple sectors (manufacturing, industrial, energy or related).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation technologies.
• Instrumentation certification, COMPEX certification.
• Experience in hazardous environments (ATEX); familiarity with DCS; experience with PLCs, SCADA and automation.

• £41,671.61 including shift allowance and bonus; base salary £36,683.28 (£18.87 hourly rate) plus 10% shift allowance after probation and a monthly attendance/production bonus (£60 attendance, £50 production target).
• Time off in lieu; pension scheme; free flu jabs; health & wellbeing programs.
• 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service; option to buy/sell holiday;
  Cycle to Work scheme; long service awards.
• Company rewards platform; employee assistance programme; internal training academy; access to external training and supported education.
• Social culture and events.
• Location:
  
  Runcorn, Cheshire.
• Job title variants:
  Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Technician, Electrical/Instrumentation roles related to maintenance.