Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Our client is a subsidiary of a c£9bn turnover global speciality chemical company with a strong established position in the market. They manufacture a range of advanced materials, additives and speciality chemicals and fibres that are found in everyday products used throughout the world.

The Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced and driven Mechanical Technician based at their site in Newport, you will report into the Mechanical Maintenance Lead and will ultimately support the site maintenance effort carrying out typical maintenance activities including repair and inspection of pumps, vessels, rotating equipment, pipe breaking and pipe fitting.

You will utilise machine shop skills such as lathes, drills, milling equipment, cutting and welding in your daily activities.

The Person

You will have achieved a time served qualification (i.e. an apprenticeship) in a relevant discipline and you will be safety conscious. The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach with regard to changing priorities in a busy work environment and be capable of working alone, under your own initiative, or effectively as part of a team.

A good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, lined equipment, pumps and relief valves would be an advantage so too would the ability to perform critical tasks within specified time constraints and schedules.

You are fluent in English, have a good working knowledge of SAP and MS Word/Excel.

Our client offer;

Competitive salary
Contributory pension
Variable incentive plan
Free private health care
Life assurance scheme
Group income protection scheme
Excellent working environment
On-site gymnasium
Free car parking

If the above role is of interest please contact the chemical division or click on the link below.