Adecco Engineering have an exclusive opening with our client based in Harwich Essex for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our client's organisation on a permanent basis.

This role is day–shift Monday to Friday (with on call rota and potential overtime dependant on experience)Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualification, Level 2 NVQ, BTech, HNC/HND, or equivalent and will have worked within process or chemical, industries however applicants who have worked in heavy engineering environment or FMCG will also be considered.

Main Overview

Reporting to Mechanical Team Leader – You will be required to maintain, repair, and execute preventative plant maintenance on various equipment and to ensure safe, reliable Plant Operations.Responsibilities include:Undertake maintenance and repair activities on Mechanical Equipment in workshop/on–site.Support Planned Preventative Maintenance and plant modification improvements.Work Planning – Plan workload, materials, and parts. Execute heavy lifting operations.Carry out some welding/fabrication.

Skills/Qualification/Experience

Applicants must have relevant experience ideally gained in heavy engineering plant.Mechanical qualification, Level 2 NVQ, BTech, HNC/HND, or equivalentCareer Level – Technician/Senior Technicians Level – further development and opportunity to progress to Senior Technician will be supported.Good communication skills, record keeping, an eye for detail as well as analytical skills.Competitive Salary and benefits on offer – applicants with driver's licence preferred. PC literate – MS Excel and Database experience.Senior level candidates will also be required to participate with on call Rota, which is in additional to salary.Please apply on–line with up–to–date CV.