Mechanical Technician
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician to join AJ Scott Ltd, an industry-leading, family-owned sawmill. As a progressive and growing business, we are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Engineering team.
Key duties include:
· Carrying out planned maintenance checks on mill machinery.
· Completing work in a timely manner to minimise downtime and support effective site operations.
· Accurately completing all relevant paperwork, using the CMMS system where needed
· Ensure high level of hygiene are maintained, good housekeeping and cleaning and clearing of debris/sawdust where required.
· Carrying out machine inspections as required.
· Identifying any deficiencies or defects that may affect the safe operation or use of machinery.
· Notifying the Engineering Manager and H&S department of any defective or unsafe equipment.
· Supporting and assisting the Engineering team and machine operators where required.
Relevant experience and qualifications:
· City & Guilds, NVQ or SVQ Level 2 qualification in mechanical engineering or maintenance, or relevant experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
· A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative to achieve effective outcomes.
· The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Good IT skills, including the ability to use CMMS systems.
· A flexible, positive and practical outlook.
Shifts Pattern
Monday - Friday 14:00 - 22:00
What we will offer you
We are dedicated to helping you grow and develop, so we will train and support you in your role and provide opportunities for progression. We have a great team spirit who support and help each other. In addition to this we support our team by offering:.
Paid day off for your birthday
24/7 Health and wellbeing platform
Company Workwear
Discretionary Christmas bonus and Christmas gift
On-site parking
We would love to hear from you
If this sounds like you, please apply by submitting your CV including the reasons why you are interested in the role. If you would like reasonable adjustments to be made, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can support your application.
Pay: £13.53-£14.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alnwick NE66 4XW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (required)
- CMMS: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
