Mechanical Shift Technician

Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer looking to recruit a Mechanical Shift Technaican on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance along with working on breakdown maintenance. You will be required to diagnose both mechanical and electrical faults on a range of equipment associated with production and site services, as well as carry out improvements and project work. Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Berwickshire Four on/off shift patterned. 2 x 12 days & 2 x 12 nights @ 7-7 - this continues for 7 shifts, then off for 18 days. Salary £49,000 per annum Responsibilities: * Carry out planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance planner/supervisors (MX) * Attend and repair breakdowns as required and report all actions carried out and any further actions required * Report in a comprehensive manner all work activities carried out on a daily/shift basis via shift report and Mx * Be proactive in preventing equipment failures and improving overall equipment performance by generating and implementing ideas and modifications * Provide a service that meets agreed service levels, including minimising downtime and communicating effectively with relevant personnel * Provide a service that meets food packaging standards, whilst maintaining standards of housekeeping and personal hygiene * Maintain and help improve health and safety standards and ensure that staff work in a safe environment by eliminating, minimising and controlling risks to themselves and others * Cooperate with contractors and as far as possible, ensure their adherence to site rules, health and safety and food safety standards * Undertake training as required to further enhance individual’s skills and knowledge so that the level of support to the frontline operations remains effective and efficient * Train others if required so that they are able to carry out their expected work duties to the required standards * Identify performance issues and implement appropriate and pragmatic solutions through the use of problem solving skills, tools and techniques * In consultation with the appropriate personnel, be able to correctly prioritise the workload for the overall benefit of the site performance * Must be able to work to agreed deadlines where necessary * Must be willing to work under the guidance of departmental and site KPIs to maximise business performance If you are an experience Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and looking for an exciting opportunity, please click apply now