Description:
Smart Solutions are working with a global leader who are seeking a Maintenance Technician with an Mechanically Bias to join their team based in Merthyr. You will provide first line maintenance response to all breakdowns within the fastest possible time, minimising any a disturbance to operations.
Duties of the Maintenance Technician:
- Perform maintenance and repairs on site machinery and equipment, both proactively (e.g., Preventative Maintenance) and reactively (e.g., breakdowns).
- Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrade of mechanical equipment.
- Ensure safe working practices at all times, adhering to health and safety protocols, procedures, permits, and safety systems.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures, identifying root causes and communicating them to relevant teams.
- Collaborate effectively with the maintenance team and external contractors to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
- Handover any incomplete tasks at the end of each shift to ensure continuity.
- Assist with safety improvements and maintain compliance with company policies.
- Record all maintenance activities and refer to technical manuals, drawings, and records as needed.
Requirements of the Maintenance Technician:
- Educated to ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance Engineering.
- Maintenance technician experience in an industrial environment is essential.
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and mechanical components.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively according to workload.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Full driving licence (due to business location)