Here at Mushroom Exchange, weare dedicated to growing the highest quality mushrooms. We are currentlyseeking a Trades assistant to work on the day shift.

Aboutthe role:

Reportingto the Engineering and Reliability Manager, this hands-on role is responsiblefor supporting the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, with a focuson picking trolleys and general plant infrastructure. The Trades Assistantworks closely with the broader Engineering and Reliability team to ensuremachinery and tools are operating safely, efficiently, an d with minimaldowntime.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist in maintenance, fault diagnosis, andrepair of picking trolleys, mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Carry out welding, lubrication, andmechanical adjustments as required.
- Carry Out Preventive Maintenance activities for equipment andmachinery.
- Maintain accurate service and equipmentrecords in the MEX system.
- Report all maintenance requirements andmaterials needed to the Maintenance Manager.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organised workarea, and follow all company safety standards.




- Participatingin training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you:

Tobe successful in this role, you will bring hands-on maintenance experience, aptitudefor learning and implementing mechanical trade skills, a proactive approach,and a commitment to high safety and quality standards.

We are looking for someone with:

- Previous experience in a mechanical ormaintenance role beneficial.
- Trade qualifications and weldingproficiency beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructionsand maintain explicit communication with team members.
- Commitment to safety, teamwork, andcontinuous improvement.
- Experience with MEX or similar maintenancesystems is an advantage.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-makingskills under pressure.
- High attention to safety, quality, andenvironmental standards.
- Aproactive and accountable approach to work.

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