Job Description:

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Package: £43,500 basic pa + Overtime paid + 25 days holiday + Bank holidays + Pension + other benefits…

Type of work: Fully automated plant with state of the art equipment and technology. Planned maintenance 90% Reactive Maintenance 10%, On-going Project work and continuous improvement. The role is very much geared towards planned maintenance and project work rather than firefighting and is therefore challenging, interesting and varied.

Hours: Days role - 8am-5pm - 40hrs p/wk Mon-Fri (free parking on site)

Environment: Chemical Plant – ATEX Environment – Blending Process

Location: SK16 – Tameside area

The company and group:

Established over 100yrs, £3bn+ turnover and have manufacturing plants all over the world, my client are a global process manufacturing company focusing on specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world.  While their products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.

They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with proven industry expertise in chemical or in a similar process manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in the repair and maintenance of plant mechanical systems, and ideally blending equipment, and batch processing machinery, with a strong track record in process improvements, preventative/predictive maintenance, and health & safety excellence.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary £43,500 pa

- Day shift – excellent work-life balance

- Overtime paid after 40hrs (Mon-Sat 1.5x and Sun + BH’s 2x plus 4hrs paid min call out)

- Opportunity to work with a respected, innovative chemical manufacturer

Excellent benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus stats
• Pension- matching rates - EE and ER 4%. EE can Increase and the company will match capped at 8%
• Death in service benefit - 4 x annual salary
• Permanent health insurance (critical illness) paid 75% of monthly salary!
• Annual company Bonus
• Enhanced family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity.
• EAP helpline via Medical insurance scheme
• Free parking on site
• Plus additional benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair plant and machinery to a high professional standard
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues, implementing effective solutions
• Main equipment:- Pumps, motors, valves, pipework, compressors, utilities, steam plant, instrumentation (basic calibration and checks)
• Maintain the planned maintenance system and CMMS records
• Organise and prioritise engineering workload in line with operational needs
• Co-ordinate maintenance activities with plant supervisors to meet deadlines
• Control and maintain spare parts stock levels, ordering replacements as required
• Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process efficiency projects
• Report daily to the Engineering Manager on workload and any operational issues
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Always prioritise health & safety in all tasks

About You:

• Time served, qualified mechanical technician.
• Proven mechanical maintenance experience within the chemical, adhesives or similar process manufacturing industry. FMCG, med/high speed m/f, Process industries etc
• Skilled in repairs and servicing of plant mechanical systems and machinery, blending & batch processing equipment - desirable
• Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a proactive, hands-on role
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and health & safety compliance

Interested?
Apply today to join a forward-thinking chemical manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.