Maintenance Technician

Salary: £40 - £45k pa Dep on Exp plus £2,947 London weighting

Location: Morden

Hours: Shift pattern is 1 shift per day 6am – 2 pm

Duration: 6 months (may become perm)

An opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Technician (mechanical bias) at a major industrial gases production facility in Morden, South London. The successful candidate will join a team of skilled engineers in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of the equipment on the Morden site and its Satellite’s.

This vacancy will suit an experienced time served mechanical technician with an engineering background (centrifugal / reciprocating compressors and pumps) with a knowledge of permit to work and contractor control.

The role:

Responsible for supporting the mechanical maintenance programme for all aspects of production on-site and on the offsite plants to measured KPI targets and response to breakdowns to ensure continuous reliable and efficient operation,

Responsibilities:

• You will be maintaining equipment in a manufacturing facility that produces high quality gas cylinders to our customers who use our products for Food preparation, Pharmaceutical, Universities and many other industries
• This is a hands on position, where you will be expected to maintain all plant and equipment, in adherence with all operating and safety procedures. This position includes installation, commissioning and maintenance of all plant and equipment on the cylinder filling site
• We are looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to join our team, with at least one trade. Ideally, you are a Mechanically competent technician, with additional trades (beneficial)
• In addition, the right person will understand our requirements to follow our Safety, Quality and Environmental standards as you will be required to follow our operating procedures diligently
• You will be required to work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Contractors to plan and execute all Planned, Preventative and Defect Maintenance Activities
• Weekend

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Time served craftsman appropriate City and Guilds/NVQ3/ONC/HNC Mechanical Technician qualifications.
• Experience of working in a process plant environment.
• In their designated discipline, experience of maintenance, including reciprocating pumps (ideally cryogenic) Electrical, Instrument and Mechanical subsystems.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of industry and statutory standards and codes of practice.
• Knowledge of COMAH responsibilities and competency requirements.
• Good understanding of current Health, Safety and Environment legislation
• Furthermore, you have experience of MS Office Programs and SAP would be beneficial
• You are energetic, self-motivated and disciplined

This is your chance to work for a well-established global company. If you wish to apply, please send an up-to-date CV to Mike at Totec.

All calls/enquiries are handled with strict confidence.

Maintenance / Operations / Manufacturing / Production / Mechanical / Industrial gases / Technician / Process / Compressors / Pumps / Centrifugal / Reciprocating / Heavy Industry