**Job Description:**
Maintenance Mechanical Technician required by growing FMCG production company.
This role reports to the Maintenance Manager and involves working closely with production to ensure optimal line performance.
The focus is on problem solving and preventive maintenance, with a Monday to Friday day schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide primary support to the production function, working with the electrical technician to optimize performance.
* Solve mechanical issues on the manufacturing plant.
* Be involved in changeovers and start-ups on a daily basis.
* Work closely as part of an integrated production team.
* Complete preventive maintenance tasks and checks on a daily basis.
* Prepare for and participate in weekly preventive maintenance meetings.
* Work closely with the Maintenance Manager on maintenance downtime, root cause analysis, and problem solving on the plant.
* Ensure that all controls and agreed preventive maintenance systems are maintained on the plant.
* Be involved in the maintenance of the parts system with the Maintenance Administrator.
* Manage capital & continuous improvement projects for the company with the Maintenance Manager.
* Attend supplier meetings.
* Review weekly preventive maintenance plans to ensure compliance to company plan.
Ideal Candidate:
* Minimum 3 years of experience operating in a regulated industry/environment.
* Qualified Trades Fitter / mechanic qualifications considered.
* Excellent PC skills.
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrates a logical approach to problem solving.
* Has a can-do attitude.
* Able to mix hands-on and hands-off tasks.
* Production mindset as part of an integrated team approach.
Benefits:
* Group Life Assurance
* Overtime