Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL BIAS) – FOUNDRY

SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM

UP TO £42,282 + £7,048 SHIFT ALLOWANCE

Shift Pattern:

Morning: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 15:30

Afternoon: Monday to Thursday 13:00 – 22:30

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Technician with a passion for keeping machinery, plant and equipment running at peak performance? We’re looking for a proactive and skilled individual with strong mechanical expertise to take ownership of maintaining and repairing plant equipment, ensuring safety, efficiency and reliability across our foundry. If you’re an innovative problem solver who enjoys working with hydraulic systems, driving continuous improvement, and playing a key role in a safety-first team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a real impact.

THE ROLE:

As a Maintenance Technician you will be required to:

• Maintain documentation such as job sheets, service reports, permits to work, risk assessments and any other documentation deemed relevant to Maintenance activities.
• Perform normal maintenance duties when and where necessary and any other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Identify, plan, present and implement continuous improvement ideas and projects.
• Monitor contractors, to ensure they are working safely, at all times, and are using the appropriate or required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with the sequencing of work assignments within the department to ensure a smooth flow and optimum efficiency of a safety & cost driven strategy within the maintenance department.
• Report and maintain machinery breakdown / PPM status ref: PIRANA and a handover book, to ensure prompt attention and reduce waste.
• Provide realistic time / cost estimates for completions of specific maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all documentation is checked, and signed off.
• Assist in the identification, sourcing, and purchasing of parts and equipment.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal Maintenance Technician:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or similar qualification or time-served in mechanical discipline
• Previous practical experience within a medium to heavy manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Good working knowledge of mechanical maintenance aspects
• Ability to effectively analyse, record and interpret data
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
• Innovative problem solver

BENEFITS:

• £49,330 DOE (including shift allowance)
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Tailored training to help you learn and develop
• Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
• Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
• Various employee recognition schemes

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:

• Integrity – the power of honesty
• Excellence – the power of quality
• Teamwork – the power of working together
• Commitment – the power of responsibility
• Sustainability – the power of endurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.