Mechanical technician

We are recruiting a qualified Mechanical Engineer, ideally with some maintenance experience to join a small team to be fully trained as a Test Rig Support Technician. The ideal candidate will have experience within Hydraulics systems and knowledge of pumps and motors. Main Duties: * Fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems. * To attend courses and toolbox talks where required. * Record all activities on CMMS. * Ensuring all work performed follows all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work legislation and the company Health & Safety policy. * Prioritise workload to ensure prompt response to breakdowns and completion of PPM to schedule. * To carry out and record routine oil cleanliness checks on all production test rigs to within required specification. * To maintain test rig oil cleanliness filter systems to reduce cost and improve overall test rig operational efficiency. * To maintain the system for verifying that test rig oil performance remains within an acceptable standard by using such measurements as TAN and water content. * To organize routine calibration of all production test rig master instrumentation. * To work within the 5s standards and carry out activities to ensure that the cleanliness and orderliness of the test rigs are always maintained. * To maintain a list of critical spares for all rigs to minimize the downtime in the event of failure. * To create SOP’s and give training to operators where necessary. * To ensure fixturing and equipment is fit for purpose and reworked/replaced where necessary. * To maintain the fitting and hose life register ensuring all fittings/hoses are logged, checked and changed in accordance with the life requirements. * To work to the TPM schedule. This will include hydraulic, electric and cooling water systems. * To monitor the oil consumption of each test rig and record the improvements achieved through the 5s activities. * To monitor and fix leaks, ensuring regular housekeeping of test booths and pumps rooms to reduce risk of slips, trips and falls. * Ensure motor test specifications are loaded to test rigs in a timely manner. Qualifications * Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering * OR NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering minimum * Ideally have experience of hydraulic systems. * Ideally have knowledge of Pumps and Motors * Ideally have knowledge of Hoses and threads