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Shift Mechanical Fitter – Staff – 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) – Manufacturing - Salary + Allowance of £4.3K + Benefits – Essex Job Purpose * Responsible for carrying out plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure the reliability, safety and efficient operation of plant and associated areas. * Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and production teams, supporting plant operations and responding to business requirements. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the site CMMS and maintenance schedules. * Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns and faults across plant and equipment. * Maintain and troubleshoot equipment including conveyors, screws, presses, compressors, bucket elevators and associated mechanical systems. * Inspect, test and maintain mechanical equipment, components and systems. * Observe plant operations during production, identify potential failures and take appropriate action to minimise operational disruption. * Maintain accurate shift logs and record maintenance activities, faults, follow-up requirements and spare parts. * Work on piping systems, including the correct installation and maintenance of gaskets, flanges and fixings appropriate to the application. * Install and maintain plastic pipework and associated equipment. * Carry out alignment of drive systems using DTI and laser alignment equipment. * Install, maintain and set various types of mechanical seals. * Liaise with external service contractors and provide assistance while they are working on site. * Work effectively alongside Mechanical, Instrumentation and Production/Process teams to provide an efficient maintenance service. * Compile Risk Assessments and Method Statements where required. * Complete required company training and maintain all relevant competencies. * Provide shift cover when required and work additional hours or shifts during outages, turnarounds or periods of increased business demand. * Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the Maintenance Manager or Team Leader. Qualifications & Experience * City & Guilds Certificate / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification. * BTEC ONC or equivalent qualification. * Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, ideally within a process industry such as paper, energy-from-waste, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, power generation, oil & gas or FMCG, or equivalent demonstrable experience. * IOSH Working Safely qualification is desirable