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Mechanical Technician

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN (FITTER)

Title: Mechanical Technician (Fitter)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Grangemouth, O&P UK

Salary: Competitive

Contract type: PAYE Contract

ABOUT US

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A truly global company, INEOS comprises of 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We also encompass a range of consumer brands and sports interests.

We pride ourselves in offering a working environment that is friendly and welcoming, that offers employees true autonomy and empowerment and that enables everyone to achieve their goals and to have a fulfilling professional career with us.

INEOS Grangemouth is an integrated refinery and petrochemicals centre of excellence. We are the largest manufacturing site in Scotland. Click here to find out more Grangemouth | INEOS

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

The purpose of this role is to deliver the planned and corrective maintenance tasks allocated by the Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) to achieve targets for SHE, costs, availability, reliability, integrity and quality. The jobholder will install, maintain, repair and assist in the integrity of all mechanical equipment and associated equipment to achieve a safe working environment, which is highly reliable and cost efficient.

Key accountabilities

  • All health and safety standards (& initiatives) are adhered to and site operating procedures are followed at all times (e.g. Control of Work, COSHH, Manual Handling, Risk assessments, LOLER & PUWER etc. including the raising and follow-up of any issues/actions as appropriate).
  • Work productively and assist other members of the maintenance team as required, to expedite repair of equipment and deliver against the maintenance schedule/plan.
  • Liaise in job preparation with planner and permit issuing authority to ensure job is ready to start, risks are fully understood.
  • Examine mechanical equipment as directed within safety and operational procedures to ensure any potential faults can be identified in advance of possible failure.
  • Examine faulty equipment as directed in order to accurately ascertain the root cause of the fault and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
  • Accurately record all work carried out using a suitable CMMS in order to inform Planner and other Asset personnel of plant status and provide an accurate history of work carried out.

ABOUT YOU

You should:

  • Have a relevant technical qualification (SVQ level 3 / HNC)
  • Have significant experience related to the role
  • Have knowledge of rotating machinery (compressors, pumps,)
  • Be able to understand engineering drawings and workshop manuals
  • Be able to use measuring equipment
  • Be able to work to close tolerances
  • Be able to use air tools, air drill & grinders
  • Have experience pressure testing
  • Have IT skills

You may also:

  • Be forklift trained
  • Have experience with rigging/slinging

Please note we are looking for an experienced individual since this is a contract role.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV via our website ineosopportunities.co.uk

Pre-screen (If applicable)

Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.

Formal Interview

Successful applicants will then be invited to interview which will consist of behavioural and technical questions.

Provisional Offer

If you are selected as the preferred candidate you will receive a provisional offer which will be subject to a medical assessment and reference checks.

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