Mechanical Technician

Job description

Role Purpose: Responsible for internal & external Preventative, Reactive and Corrective maintenance work on the plant equipment. In order to continuously improve machine reliability, availability & capacity, to relevant legislation manufacturing standards. Working with third party equipment suppliers to ensure all maintenance activities are in line with agreed SLA’s and there is a clear understanding of supplier maintenance activities vs. In house maintenance

Job content:

Office Based

1. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
2. Plan layout and installation of Mechanical specifications, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications in accordance with company policies & UK and International standards.
3. Provide Mechanical input for the production of Control of Work permits.
4. Propose improvements and enhancements to existing terminal systems.
5. Undertake Vibration & Temperature analysis in line with existing schedules.
6. Review Piping & instrumentation drawings / documents, making mark-ups as appropriate and following agreed process for revision & re-issue

Field Operations

1. Assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand / power tools & test apparatus.
2. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
3. Inspect Mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
4. Direct and support contractors to install, maintain, or repair mechanical equipment, and fixtures.
5. Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain process components and assets
6. Perform Mechanical equipment isolations as required.

Other

1. Contribute to the preparation of permits as part of “control of work” system – e.g. Mechanical isolations.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English