Mechanical Technician

South Muskham, Nottinghamshire
British Sugar PLC

British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.

Job Details

• Full Time, Permanent
• Location: Newark
• Salary Range: 52,517.72

Job Purpose

Mechanical biased technician supporting process operations and maintenance activities across the site.

Days based role: Reporting to the Engineering Lead, this role will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance as required.

Weekend working will be required on a rotational basis during operational periods.

Core Accountabilities

• Work in partnership with Department Engineering Lead and to carry out repairs to CHP and compressed air system
• Assist with outage planning and contractor management
• During outages undertake maintenance activities as well as testing and commissioning plant in readiness for operations
• Performing maintenance of mechanical plant such as pumps, fans, valves, high pressure boilers and steam turbines
• Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant and mechanical systems
• Reliability techniques such as laser alignment, vibration analysis and oil sampling
• Installation of new plant or modifications as appropriate
• Carry out planned inspection routes on process plant and proactive maintenance
• Reporting of all engineering activities in the appropriate format into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Making plant safe for maintenance/repairs
• Competent to receive and/or authorise a range of permits as required

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Comprehensive technical knowledge and hands on skills gained through large scale, complex operational CHP experience
• Understanding of hazards and controls associated with superheated steam pressure systems
• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering supported by a recognised apprenticeship
• A proven track record of effective technical problem solving, continuous improvement and contractor management
• Ability to work as an individual and with groups
• Ability to effectively balance urgent and important tasks
• Experience of working in a lean operating environment
• Experience of working in an operational team of varying disciplines and skill levels