Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician / Permanent position / Beccles / Salary £36,210 per annum.Position 1 Recruitment is seeking a skilledMechanical Technicianto join our clients team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career while working with advanced machinery in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.This is a full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with rotating weekly shifts:06:00 14:0014:00 22:0022:00 06:00Whats included:Holidays: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, early finish on Christmas Eve, and paid breaks. Option to buy/sell holiday days.Benefits: 3% pension, life insurance, income protection, company sick pay, and rewards for long service.Health & Wellness: Free flu jabs, access to a physiotherapist, mental health support, Cycle to Work scheme, and gym discounts (SNAP Fitness, Bungay Pool, and more).Extras: Free hot/cold drinks, monthly snacks, Christmas hampers, Easter eggs, and surprise chocolate treats in September.Support & Perks: Paid time off for medical appointments, overtime opportunities, social events, family fun days, and access to the Caxton Club.Other: Free parking, refer-a-friend scheme, and training & development opportunities.As aMechanical Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the operation of automated machinery on site. This includes disassembling and reassembling machinery (which may take up to 4 hours), performing tool changes, and ensuring all machines run safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures and standards.Key Responsibilities:Maintain machines and carry out tool changes according to company proceduresDisassemble and reassemble machinery as needed (may take up to 4 hours)Complete quality control (QC) checks every 2 hours or when requested by your supervisorFollow all visual and functional QC procedures, ensuring bores are well-formed and seals are crease-freeImmediately report any non-conforming products and assist in corrective actionsContinually monitor the production line for visual defectsAccurately complete all production records, check sheets, and pallet labelsNotify your supervisor of any unexpected machine stoppages or faultsFollow correct procedures for tool and colour changes, as per training or work instructionsEnsure machines operate safely and efficiently at all times in accordance with the Blow mould programmeClear all old top/tail waste from machines before starting new productionFollow correct blow down procedures on PVC machines as outlined in the work instructionThe idealMechanical Technicianwill have some hands-on experience in mechanical work, especially with assembling or disassembling parts in a manufacturing or automotive setting. Experience with tool changes is a plus, but not required. Candidates should hold at least a Level 2 Mechanical qualification or a Light Vehicle qualification.NOTE: This company does not provide visa sponsorshipJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-05