Job Description

Title: Mechanical Technician
Location: Corby, Northampton
Shift: Day Shift Only - Rotating shift pattern - includes working 3 weekends per month
Salary: Circa 40,000 - 41,000 per annum (including shift allowance)
The Company:
We are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable metal provider. The successful applicant will be a time served Mechanical Crafts person who has worked in heavy industry, carrying out maintenance craft work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Refurbish and maintain roll stands by disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding them.
• Interpret technical drawings to replace and repair parts, including the fitting of bearings and gears.
• Operate induction heaters and presses.
• Assist the tooling department and help with the movement of spare parts on-site.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols and support departmental improvement initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A time-served apprenticeship and NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two years of experience in a heavy industrial setting.
• Exceptional skills in mechanical fitting, including bearings and gears.
• Experience using induction heaters and presses.
• Capable of performing a physically demanding role and comfortable working with grease, scale, and dust.
• A valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• The ability to be fully flexible and work different shift patterns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a good understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation.

Benefits:

• Generous leave: You get 35 days of annual leave.
• Bonus scheme: A quarterly bonus tied to business performance.
• Top-tier pension: One of the UK's leading pension plans, with a 10% employer contribution.
• Employee support: An assistance program offering financial, mental, and physical support, plus discounts
• Professional development: Opportunities for career progression and fully funded training to help you learn and grow.

Job Titles: Mechanic, Mechanical Technician, Multiskilled Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Craftsman.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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