Mechanical maintenance technician

Are you a mechanical maintenance technician that wants to get off night shifts but don #39;t want to affect your earning potential? Yes? Then read on regarding this excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturing business that offers job security and excellent work/life balance! No night shifts: You will work in a Panama shift pattern (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) but their Rota does not include any night shifts - the latest you will finish a shift is 6pm. Early finishes on the weekends: You will work every other weekend as part of the shift pattern, but you will finish at 4pm on a Friday and 2pm on a Saturday and Sunday meaning you will get home in plenty of time to watch Gladiators or Countryfile! Good overtime potential: Pay for your holidays each year with your overtime! The current team are earning around GBP5,000 per year for covering holidays and working additional hours for projects. Investment in new equipment: There are a couple of new pieces of equipment being installed this year and there are plans for more to follow. No job security worries: The site is part of a large global group with 7 sites in the UK and operations in over 20 countries across 4 continents.What you will be doing: Mechanical fault-finding, diagnosis, and repairs. Implementing and developing new processes to resolve faults and prevent repeat issues. Ensuring all machines, processes and operations meet required standards. Assisting electrical team on breakdowns. Ensure all manufacturing plant and tooling is maintained to a high standard and that unplanned maintenance is kept to a minimum. Carrying out robust PPM on all machines throughout the plant. Assisting with all projects. Contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the computerized planned maintenance system.What you will need: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment A time served mechanical apprenticeship obtained in a manufacturing setup. Experience with mechanical equipment such as hydraulics and pneumatics. The ability to undertake basic machine shop-based work with lathes and millers.What you will receive: A salary of GBP43,500-GBP45,500 (dependent on experience) + pension, paid overtime, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, etc. Your working hours: You will work what is sometimes known as the #39;Panama #39; shift pattern, 12-hour shifts (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off), but only days no nights involved! When you work a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday it is 6am-6pm, Fridays are 6am-4pm and Saturdays and Sundays are 6am-2pm. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Mechanical Maintenance Technician role with a secure global manufacturing business, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is not up to date; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref 4402 Mechanical Maintenance Technician. By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Privacy Policy: (url removed)