Mechanical Technician

Mechspan are excited to be working in partnership with Eren being the Principal Recruitment Partner for all Permanent Recruitment at Shotton Mill.
 
An opportunity exists to join Eren Shotton Mill’s Engineering team as a Mechanical Technician.
 
We are looking to recruit Mechanical Technicians who wish to continue to train and develop their skills within the Mechanical arena.  You will join the Engineering team and be someone who wants to develop and grow with the business as we repurpose the Shotton Mill site in constructing the UK’s largest state-of-the-art containerboard machine and tissue machines.
 
You will be a motivated, dynamic Technician who can work as part of a team and wishes to further develop their skills to work on state of the art modern technology as part of the Shotton Mill campus which is currently being built.
 
You will be a good communicator capable of working within a diverse and flexible team.  You should enjoy learning and developing in order to become a fully experienced Technician who can operate within all areas of the mill.  You will be a proactive, self-starter, forward thinker and someone who enjoys learning and developing.
This position is located in Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales.
 
You will be involved in:
 
·        Providing specialist engineering support to the manufacturing production lines, which include – Brown Board Machine, Winder, OCC Recycling plant, CHP plant, Biofuel Power plant, Waste Wood processing plant, Effluent treatment plant, Tissue Machines, MRRF recycling facility and support systems.
·        Responding to plant breakdowns with the Mechanical team, methodically diagnosing faults to ensure the equipment is running again in a timely manner.
·        Using and developing your technical training to be involved in Root Cause Analysis, identify solutions to problems and implement solutions.
·        Conducting weekly/ bi-weekly and monthly routine work, such as routine inspections, corrective and preventative maintenance of plant and equipment.
·        Installation, overhaul and maintenance of Machine Rolls and other heavy equipment.
·        The overhaul and repair of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components and assemblies when cost effective to do so, working to a high engineering standard.

Professional requirement:
You will have completed a 4+ year Apprenticeship scheme and educated to HNC level or above in Mechanical Plant Maintenance or equivalent.  You will be fluent in English both in speaking and writing.

Specialist Skills
·        Knowledge of Mechanical equipment, Pumps, Gearbox, Screens, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Seals, etc.
·        Use of mobile Equipment to include Fork lift and M.E.W.P.’s.
·        Ability to use Overhead cranes and good knowledge of Slinging and Lifting Techniques.
·        Effective Team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
·        Proficient in welding to include, MIG, TIG, ARC and the use of Plasma cutting equipment.
·        Knowledgeable in the use of Laser Alignment equipment for Parallel and off-set Alignments.
·        Knowledge of basic Machining techniques using Lathe and Milling machine.
·        Being a Self-starter and hard working with the ability to work as a team player and grow with the Business.
·        Ability to work in a changing environment with a flexible approach.
·        Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety.

Working Conditions
You will work on-site within the Mechanical Maintenance Team. Working both inside and outside within a variety of temperature and weather conditions.
The ability to travel both within the UK and overseas to further develop your skills is essential for this position.

The position will be working day shift however there will be an opportunity to work shifts once they become available