Trainee Mechanical Maintenance Assistant

Trainee Mechanical Maintenance Assistant

Trainee Mechanical Maintenance Assistant is required by a modern leading international waste solution company.

This is an excellent opportunity, working under supervision; you will earn the skills and be part of a multi-discipline team that is capable of performing a wide range of engineering activities related to vehicles and pumps, motors and plant machinery etc. Under supervision this job holder will be required to undertake fault analysis and implement solutions to a wide range of machinery in line with the manufactures specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities – Under Supervision:

To carry out equipment breakdowns effectively and efficiently.
To plan and carry out planned preventative Maintenance on all plant and equipment aiming to achieve maximum plant availability, with zero unplanned down time.
Carry out daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance inspections.
Conduct safety compliance inspections and maintain records.
Ensure that programed work is completed on time to the satisfaction of business requirement.
Working to health and safety, environmental and other standards as they apply to the process.
Maintaining standard operating procedures as required.
Use radio frequency equipment as required.
Effective and economical control of critical spares for all key processes.
Working with engineering drawings.
Adhere to safe working practice and procedures including and not limited to lockout, tag out, confined space and working at heights etc.
Learn how to operate a variety of equipment including loaders, forklifts, high lifts, cranes, cherry pickers. Experience:

Knowledge of production processes would be an advantage.
Electrical experience would be an advantageous. Education:

A Mechanical / Engineering qualification or evidence of working within a mechanical / engineering environment is required.

Additional Skills:

A responsible and mature attitude to work.
The ability to follow written instructions and keep records.
An awareness of health & safety.
Ability to work well within a team.
Self-discipline/ability to work independently.
Computer literate.
Report writing. Salary: £26,000per year

Shift: Rotating over 7 days. Week 1: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on. Week 2: 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)

Hours: 6.00am – 6.00pm (includes weekends)

Full details of shift pattern available.

Location: Basildon, Essex

Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our web site.