Technician Assistant

Job Description: Technician Assistant - Maintenance

Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Alrode

Onsite/Shifts

Purpose of Role: The successful candidate will ensure they assist on all general work to be done in the maintenance department and where applicable to assist the Artisan if the necessary training has been provided.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements.
• Adhere to the Duty of Care Policy at all times.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment to identify unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Support the maintenance team by ensuring smooth operations, assisting with routine maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry), and maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas.
• Assist with event setups and breakdowns, including moving furniture, while aiding in diagnosing and repairing facility and equipment issues.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Technical qualification (e.g. N3 Mechanical / Electrical)
• Overhead cranes, forklifts, mobile elevated working platform
• Problem-solving skills and communication skills
• Basic technical skills - Understanding how to use hand and power tools, basic plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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