Mechanical Technician

Our client, based in Grays, Essex, is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Reliability Technician. Requirements: * Suitably qualified (NVQ Engineering maintenance level 3) and / or time served Mechanical Technician. * Must have experience in the manufacturing or chemical industry * Ability to read Process and Instrumentation Diagrams * Manual Handling * Asbestos Awareness Day to Day responsibilities * Complete scheduled and reactive mechanical maintenance on site, including but not limited to: * Repairs to rotating equipment, e.g. mechanical seals, packed gland replacements, bearing replacements and oil changes. * Routine 3 monthly inspection of tanks including Pressure Vacuum Valves and Emergency Vents. * Making and breaking joints, replacement of in line equipment and piping e.g. Filters, Pressure Sustaining Valves, Pressure Vacuum Valves / Emergency Vent replacements on Tanks. * Fire pump testing * Boxing and unboxing of tanks for inspection, including all necessary mechanical isolations as directed. * Maintenance of cranes and winches * Slinging, rigging and lifting * Carry out mechanical hazardous area inspections. * Valve preventative maintenance/overhaul and loading arm maintenance * Assistance in hose testing/pressure testing * Assistance in inspection and certification of lifting equipment * Assist in day-to-day management of ongoing maintenance tasks completed by third party Mechanical contractors * Ensure all maintenance work is controlled and executed in a safe manner * Assist in planning and scheduling tasks associated with the CMMS, liaising with the Engineering Supervisor * Provide mechanical support during fault finding to ensure operational online time of plant is maximised Remuneration and benefits: * £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience. * Pension. Employer 5%, after 5 years this increases to 8%. Employee 5%. * Bupa health insurance. Life assurance 4x basic salary. * Christmas bonus up to 1 week’s salary, pro-rata for new employees. * 35 hour week, Monday-Friday 08:00-1600. 1 hour lunch Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future