Lubrication Technician

DescriptionAbout Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing high-quality materials essential for constructing the spaces where we live, work, and play. Our dedication to excellence has made us a trusted name in the industry, and we pride ourselves on our safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

Role Summary:
We are currently seeking a Lubrication Operative to join our team at Dowlow, Derbyshire. Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor.  The successful candidate will ensure all required lubrication is carried out as per the schedule. With a focus on maintaining the availability and reliability of the plant at the lowest level of maintenance costs. This will cover all rotating equipment on the processing plant and the mobile plant fleet. 
Key ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: -

• Oil changes and sampling.
• Checking and filling lubricant & hydraulic tanks.
• Stock monitoring.
• Filter changes and lubrication system maintenance.
• Breather maintenance and replacement.
• Lubrication system top-up and maintenance and oil analysis.
• Keeping the lubrication schedule up to date.
• Ensure focussed, proactive communication of any potential new miss/hazards within the work area to the Company's Health & Safety Department and Line Management
• Complete ad-hoc duties, tasks and projects as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• The successful candidate will be an experienced lubrication technician, ideally with an industrial background.  
• You will be able to work with minimal supervision through analysis, judgement, and initiative to resolve issues in a safe, time oriented and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrate that you can work safely.
• Possess good organisational and communication skill.
• Have the appropriate skills and qualifications to execute the requirements of the role, and to provide flexibility to undertake emergency repairs where and when these arise.
• Mechanical trade qualified or technically minded and interested in working in a ‘hands on’ role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 1 fully paid volunteer day per year and up to £200 fund-matching for charitable events.
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced parental leave and ShareSave scheme participation.
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform.
• Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities.

Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.

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