Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician / Permanent position  / Beccles / Salary £36,210 per annum.

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our client’s 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 – 14:00
  • 14:00 – 22:00
  • 22:00 – 06:00

What’s 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 a Mechanical 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 procedures
  • Disassemble and reassemble machinery as needed (may take up to 4 hours)
  • Complete quality control (QC) checks every 2 hours or when requested by your supervisor
  • Follow all visual and functional QC procedures, ensuring bores are well-formed and seals are crease-free
  • Immediately report any non-conforming products and assist in corrective actions
  • Continually monitor the production line for visual defects
  • Accurately complete all production records, check sheets, and pallet labels
  • Notify your supervisor of any unexpected machine stoppages or faults
  • Follow correct procedures for tool and colour changes, as per training or work instructions
  • Ensure machines operate safely and efficiently at all times in accordance with the Blowmould programme
  • Clear all old top/tail waste from machines before starting new production
  • Follow correct blow down procedures on PVC machines as outlined in the work instruction

The ideal Mechanical Technician will 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 sponsorship

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