Maintenance Technician

Prepare equipment or machines for maintenance, and carry out the required maintenance procedures.

Role Responsibility

• Obtain the relevant information and authorisation for the maintenance procedure.
• Identify the equipment and machines requiring maintenance.
• Make sure the equipment and machines for maintenance are safe, and completely isolated from the power source.
• Minimise dangers from contamination and hazardous chemicals.
• Keep the work area safe and in a condition suitable for the maintenance procedure.
• Obtain the appropriate tools and materials for the maintenance procedures.
• Complete the preparation of equipment and machines for maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
• Identify the relevant components for disassembly and re-assembly purposes.
• Maintain health and safety in accordance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
• Assess the maintenance requirements based on the condition and use of the equipment and machines.
• Minimise the escape of substances and dispose of waste in a safe manner and place.
• Identify, remove and replace worn and damaged components in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
• Where replacement components are unavailable, safely store the equipment and machinery, and take the appropriate action to obtain the suitable replacements.
• Carry out the maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, standard procedure and legislation.
• Identify the need for expert advice and assistance and promptly refer this matter to the appropriate member of staff.
• Make sure that stored equipment and machines are safe, secure and appropriately protected from any adverse conditions.
• Carry out the correct tests on completion of the maintenance procedure to confirm the machinery/equipment is returned to good working order.
• Clean, service and store tools after use.
• All employees have a legal duty to take reasonable care for the health, safety and environment of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to observe and follow the relevant systems, rules and methods of working.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Mechanical / Maintenance apprenticeship
• NVQ 3, ONC or City and Guilds qualification in mechanical / maintenance

Skills/Experience

• Background of working in a maintenance environment
• Machine tool maintenance
• Power Press maintenance
• Electrical fault finding
• Good team player
• Flexible work approach (shift working)