Mechanical Technician

Want to work for a global organisation that focuses on health & hygiene? A company where there are Plenty® of opportunities to develop and grow? If so lets TORK®……

At Essity we offer a high reaching starting salary and enhanced benefits package which includes:

* pension with up to 10% employer contribution

* bonus earning potential

* Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

* private medical insurance

* staff product

* Essity Rewards (online and in-store shopping discounts) or Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Essity Rewards website

* And numerous other local incentives

About the Role

As one of the day Mechanical Technicians at our site in Trafford Park, you will be responsible for defined maintenance activities within papermaking. You will be accountable for maintaining the machine from a mainly mechanical perspective, based on preventative and predictive maintenance concepts.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

You will be hands on, supporting and coaching your operational colleagues in resolving the technical issues on the relevant machines.

You will also be responsible for the maintenance key performance indicators, ensuring that through continuous improvement activity as well as planned maintenance, the objectives are met.

You will work to all company standards including for safety and quality. You will also be involved on medium and longer-term projects to improve the efficiencies of the department.

Who You Are

As a Mechanical Technician, you will have:

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Strong troubleshooting skills for technical issues with the ability to problem solve using root cause analysis

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Be a driven team player with good planning and mentoring skills.

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Proven mechanical experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment

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Completed a recognised multi-skilled or mechanical engineering apprenticeship - preferably with a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ 3 qualification

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Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic components

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Proven experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems and equipment

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Ability to plan and work to tight timelines while managing several tasks

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

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HNC level qualification

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Basic electrical skills

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Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPS) Licence

What We Can Offer You

We offer the opportunity to work for a leading global organisation with the potential to advance your career within the fast-moving manufacturing environment.

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.

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