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We are recruiting a qualified Mechanical Engineer, ideally with some maintenance experience to join a small team to be fully trained as a Test Rig Support Technician.

The ideal candidate will have experience within Hydraulics systems and knowledge of pumps and motors.

Main Duties:

* Fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.

* To attend courses and toolbox talks where required.

* Record all activities on CMMS.

* Ensuring all work performed follows all aspects of the Health & Safety at Work legislation and the company Health & Safety policy.

* Prioritise workload to ensure prompt response to breakdowns and completion of PPM to schedule.

* To carry out and record routine oil cleanliness checks on all production test rigs to within required specification.

* To maintain test rig oil cleanliness filter systems to reduce cost and improve overall test rig operational efficiency.

* To maintain the system for verifying that test rig oil performance remains within an acceptable standard by using such measurements as TAN and water content.

* To organize routine calibration of all production test rig master instrumentation.

* To work within the 5s standards and carry out activities to ensure that the cleanliness and orderliness of the test rigs are always maintained.

* To maintain a list of critical spares for all rigs to minimize the downtime in the event of failure.

* To create SOP’s and give training to operators where necessary.

* To ensure fixturing and equipment is fit for purpose and reworked/replaced where necessary.

* To maintain the fitting and hose life register ensuring all fittings/hoses are logged, checked and changed in accordance with the life requirements.

* To work to the TPM schedule. This will include hydraulic, electric and cooling water systems.

* To monitor the oil consumption of each test rig and record the improvements achieved through the 5s activities.

* To monitor and fix leaks, ensuring regular housekeeping of test booths and pumps rooms to reduce risk of slips, trips and falls.

* Ensure motor test specifications are loaded to test rigs in a timely manner.

Qualifications

* Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

* OR NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering minimum

* Ideally have experience of hydraulic systems.

* Ideally have knowledge of Pumps and Motors

* Ideally have knowledge of Hoses and threads