Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician
£42,000 basic salary 
Aldermaston
Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (on call 1 in every 4 with on call payment)
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Outsource UK's client are a global bulk hazardous liquid storage and distribution organization, seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their team in the Aldermaston area
  
Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on mechanical equipment within the plant, in line with the Asset Maintenance Management System (Maximo). This includes inspecting, repairing, and maintaining pumps, valves, compressors, and other mechanical systems to ensure they operate efficiently and safely.
• Respond to maintenance alerts and potential issues proactively. Address defects, breakdowns, and operational changes promptly to ensure minimal disruption to operations. This may require troubleshooting mechanical issues, making temporary repairs, or escalating to more senior staff as needed.
• Work closely with the operations and technical teams to assess plant performance and resolve defects. Provide clear, concise information to relevant managerial and technical staff about any ongoing issues, repairs, or modifications being made to plant equipment.
• Provide out-of-hours support when necessary including being part of an out of hours on call rota. This may involve emergency call-outs to attend to breakdowns or defects, requiring flexibility in working hours. Respond quickly and effectively to incidents, working autonomously and collaboratively as needed.
• Regularly travel to different locations across the pipeline system network to carry out inspections, maintenance tasks, and repairs. You may need to inspect equipment at various plant sites, responding to issues that arise and ensuring the equipment meets operational standards.

Key Skills Required:

• Experience in a maintenance role within the petrochemical or process industry, or within a similar plant or facility environment.
• Familiarity with Maximo, or similar Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), to manage maintenance workflows, track asset conditions, and record maintenance activities.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, particularly in relation to pumps, valves, compressors, and other essential mechanical systems..
• Ability to work independently and respond to out-of-hours maintenance emergencies

If you are an experienced Mechanical Technician and are looking for a new change, than apply now or contact Abbie Stafford on astafford@outsource-uk.co.uk

Inclusion Statement:
  
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

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