Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Riada Resourcing is recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on behalf of a leading manufacturing employer based in the Derry City area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering team with strong opportunities for training, development and career progression. Apply today to find out more. 

• £Negotiable salary 
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Private healthcare.
• Generous pension options.
• Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing and reward programmes.

The Role: 

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment and supporting efficient manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and equipment overhauls across a busy production environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and equipment failures, identifying root causes and restoring production safely.
• Diagnose mechanical faults using appropriate inspection and testing techniques.
• Maintain and repair production machinery including pumps, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, shafts, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Complete machinery strip-downs, repairs, overhauls and reassembly.
• Replace and tension belts, chains, couplings and drive components.
• Carry out bearing replacement, alignment and lubrication activities.
• Support planned shutdowns and major maintenance projects.

Criteria: 

• Completed a Modern Engineering Apprenticeship or possess 5+ years' relevant mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and planning skills.
• Flexibility to provide call-out support when required.