Job description

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1. Job Outline - Responsible for but not limited to:

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- Assisting with the installation of new machinery and equipment.

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- Scheduling and carrying out maintenance.

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- Performing necessary repairs and assisting during breakdowns.

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- Ability to work from drawings supplied, and to draw up work from site visits.

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- Some ability, if required, to operate machinery such as, lathes, milling, drilling, brake press, guillotine, and drilling etc.

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- Hydraulics and/or Pneumatics knowledge.

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- Must be a good team player, however, also able to work using your own initiative.

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- Follow company health and safety procedures and wearing the correct uniform and PPE.

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- Keep a neat and tidy workspace.

 

Skills & Experience

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- HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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- Overall broad knowledge of Mechanical Engineering

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- Experience with hand-held and power tools to assist work.

 

Additions (Preferred)

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- Experience of working in food and pharmaceutical industries.

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- Experience with, or knowledge of conveyor systems.

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- Fork truck and IPAF license is an advantage /or willingness to be trained in these operations.

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- Willingness to work at height as part of our operation. This could be either on scaffolding, ladders, or powered machines (such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts etc).

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- Willingness to train as confined space operative (this is work we carry out but if candidates meet other requirements, then this could be considered at that time).

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- Willingness to be trained on new equipment the company invests in.

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2. Working Hours

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​Standard working week is 40 hours, with over-time expected, during weekdays and on the weekend.

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Starting hours may vary, depending on customers’ needs and certain projects. The standard workday concludes after 8 hours; however, overtime is expected.

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​We typically have plenty over-time available, however, cannot always guarantee this. Typical overtime is accumulated over Saturday's and Sunday's, with 8+ hours available. Many of our staff work 20+ hours overtime a week, which hugely increases their take-home annual pay.

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We offer our customers a 24/7 service and can be called out at any time during the day or night. As a result, you may be called out to a job, however, this is compensated with a minimum 4-hour pay, up to 4 hours, then hourly pay afterwards.

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Our factory is based in Tredegar, but we can be expected to visit and work at our customers sites in various parts of Wales/the West country, and many other parts of the UK. As a result, we require our team to spend nights away for work, or training requirements, when needed.

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​Since we are a small business, we require all our team to have a flexible approach and the ability to be compatible with the other team members.

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*Full UK Driving License Required

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All employees will be provided with company branded work clothing, along with all PPE.

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Standard rate is £15.50 - with Overtime rates being time and a half (1.5) and double time (2.0) - these will be explained fully if successful.

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28 Day Total Annual Leave (21 days + 7 bank holidays).

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Job Type: Full-time

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Salary: From £32,240.00 per year

 

Benefits:

 

• On-site parking

 

Schedule:

 

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Night shift

• Overtime

• Weekend availability

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

 

• Tredegar: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

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Licence/Certification:

 

• Driving Licence (required)

 

Work Location: In person