MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Founded in , Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability.
The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.
The company had revenue of approximately $9.
billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
For more information, visit  www.
astman.
om.
The Position   Reporting to the Newport site Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you will support the site maintenance effort carrying out typical maintenance activities including repair and inspection of pumps, vessels, rotating equipment, pipe breaking and pipe fitting.
You will utilize machine shop skills such as lathes, drills and milling equipment in your daily activities.
The Person   The ideal candidate will.
Have achieved a time served qualification (i.
.
an apprenticeship) in a relevant discipline, ideally Mechanical Engineering.
Be capable of working alone under their own initiative or effectively as part of a team.
Have a flexible approach with regard to changing priorities in a busy work environment.
Be safety conscious.
What We Offer   Starting salary of £ per annum.
Additional Hours payment of £ per annum.
Contributory pension up to 9% employers’ contributions.
Annual performance bonus plan.
Free private medical insurance and discounted rates for dependents.
Life Insurance.
Group Income Protection.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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Maintenance, Mechanical Engineer, Technician, Application Developer, Inspector, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, Quality