Mechanical technician

Astute #39;s Power team is partnering with a large sugar production company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for its site in Bury St Edmunds. The Mechanical Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to GBP54,000 + benefits package If you #39;re a mechanical technician with experience in heavy industry or process industry and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting directly to the Engineering Lead you will be responsible for: Work as part of the engineering team to carry out maintenance on machinery and equipment, including but not limited to, product handling equipment and milling equipment. Troubleshooting and fault finding on plant and mechanical systems. Installation and commissioning of new plant or modifications Carrying out planning inspection routes on the processing plant Reporting all maintenance activities via the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Making plant safe for maintenance. Competent to receive and/or authorise a range of permits as required. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: An NVQ level 3 as a time-service apprentice is essential in a relevant engineering discipline. A further qualification, such as a HNC is highly desirable At least three years #39; experience in a process environment (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, FMCG etc). Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is: Ability to effectively balance urgent and important tasks. Ability to work alone or as part of a team. Ability to balance urgent and important tasks Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role GBP52,000 - GBP54,000 starting salary Opportunities for progression with regards to salary and job role. 10% matched pension INDPOWAstute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government #39;s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful