Lead Mechanical Technician

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient, and effective operation of process equipment
• Respond to process stoppages or abnormalities for diagnosis, isolation, and repair
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities
• Follow company Health and Safety procedures and implement relevant safeguards
• Execute reactive maintenance to process interruptions to contribute to plant performance
• Develop technical expertise in manufacturing processes, including Root Cause Analysis and Condition Based Maintenance
• Supervise the work of others to ensure high technical and professional standards
• Record all activities and observations in the SAP CMMS
• Perform effective LOTOTO (Lock Out, Test Out & Tag Out) procedures and issue permits to work

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance
• Knowledge of mechanical skills including general fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, and welding
• Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of machine safety systems
• Experience working with automated plant and equipment
• Developed knowledge of manufacturing process plant, utilities, and infrastructure

Benefits

• Salary of £47,674 + bonus
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare
• Income Protection
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes

About the Company

Knauf is a global manufacturer of construction materials with 43,500 team members across 90 countries, providing high-quality solutions for the building industry.