Lubrication Technician

MON to FRI role, generous, competitive package; as a Lubrication Technician, you will be joining a leading industrial manufacturer that supplies high-quality products to the construction and engineering sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop within reliability and maintenance.
Location: Peterborough; easily accessible from Stamford, Huntingdon, March, Spalding, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Oundle, Ely, Northampton, Whittlesey, Yaxley, Bedford, Corby, Kettering
What’s in it for you as a Lubrication Technician
* £30,000 – £35,000 salary
* Permanent role
* Monday to Friday; shift pattern 8am to 4pm
* KPI Bonus
* 31 days’ holiday increasing with service; 1 per year to 36 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Overtime available
* Company pension
* Training in lubrication best practices and reliability techniques
* Ongoing development and career progression within engineering and maintenance
Main Responsibilities of the Lubrication Technician
* Carrying out routine lubrication of plant machinery including motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps and conveyors in line with maintenance schedules
* Monitoring lubricant levels, condition and contamination to ensure optimal equipment performance
* Conducting inspections to identify wear, overheating or potential mechanical issues
* Collecting oil samples and supporting condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programmes
* Maintaining accurate lubrication records and reporting any abnormalities to the engineering team
* Supporting the wider maintenance team during planned shutdowns and maintenance activities
* Ensuring all work is completed in line with site health & safety procedures and best practice lubrication standards
Requirements for the Lubrication Technician
* Previous experience working in a maintenance, lubrication or mechanical technician role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Basic knowledge of lubricants, oils, greases and lubrication systems
* Experience working with industrial equipment such as pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and motors
* Strong awareness of Health & Safety and safe working practices
* Good attention to detail with the ability to identify early signs of equipment wear or failure
* Mechanical or engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 2-3, City & Guilds or equivalent (desirable)
To apply for the Lubrication Technician role, we would love to receive CVs from candidates who have worked as Lubrication Technicians, Lubricant Engineer, Maintenance Technicians, Mechanical Technicians, Maintenance Fitters, Plant Technicians, or Reliability Technicians within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
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