Technician (Mechanical Fitter)

Mechanical Technician If you would rather be outdoors and hands-on than stuck behind a desk, this is the role for you.   This is a Mechanical Technician role with a growing renewable energy business near Ely, on a four-on, four-off shift pattern.   As a Mechanical Technician you will keep the plant and machinery running across a growing renewable energy operation, working on the equipment that turns organic waste into clean energy. It is varied, genuinely hands-on work, service, repair, maintenance, installation, fault-finding and inspection, on a four-on, four-off, 12-hour shift pattern. Be clear on one thing: this is an outdoor role, with up to 90% of your time spent outside across operational plant areas, often at height and in all weathers. Carrying out repairs and maintenance in line with the schedules set by the maintenance managers Performing service, repair, maintenance, installation, testing, inspection and fault-finding to a high standard Working outdoors and at height across operational plant areas, in all weather conditions Operating plant machinery such as tele-handlers and forklifts, with training provided Keeping accurate maintenance records using company logging systems on a handheld tablet Carrying out ad-hoc duties to keep the operation running smoothly  To succeed as a Mechanical Technician you will need: Proven experience as an all-round industrial or agricultural Mechanical Technician Mechanical experience across motors, engines, augers, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics and valves A strong background in service, repair, maintenance and installation Confidence working at height and outdoors in all weathers Experience driving plant machinery A full UK driving licence and full right to work in the UK A tele-handler or forklift ticket, which is desirable Cherry-picker experience, which is desirable Welding experience would be an advantage  As a Mechanical Technician you will receive: A salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience A four-on, four-off, 12-hour shift pattern with overtime available 28 days annual leave, including public holidays Workplace pension A company vehicle for travel between sites Free on-site parking, and free tea and coffee  You would be keeping the machinery of a growing green-energy business running, on a shift pattern that gives you real time off, with training and long-term prospects in one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors. If you are a practical Mechanical Technician who enjoys hands-on, outdoor work, apply now