If you are a technically skilled professional ready to take the next step in a modern chemical manufacturing environment, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting production systems within a chemical processing environment. You will play a key role in ensuring safe production, consistent product quality and reliable equipment performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults
Supporting production teams with equipment reliability and performance
Assisting with in-process adjustments to maintain efficiency and quality
Working collaboratively with engineers and operators to meet production targets
Maintaining accurate records and system data
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with site safety standards and procedures
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background with a proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solving. A positive mindset and willingness to learn are essential.
You should ideally have:
A mechanical or electrical qualification (apprentice trained preferred)
Experience in maintenance within a chemical, manufacturing or process environment
Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical and/or electrical)
Good computer literacy
Experience operating equipment such as FLTs, MEWPs, telehandlers or PASMA (desirable)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
Experience using maintenance systems such as SAP (desirable)
Exposure to PLC or SCADA systems (advantageous)
A flexible, team-focused attitude and a proactive approach to problem solvingThis role is ideal for a technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a structured 24/7 shift rota:
4 on / 4 off shift pattern
2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts
Callout participation during rest days
After 7 cycles, you receive 18 consecutive days off
The first 2 and last 2 of those days are on callThis schedule offers excellent extended time off while maintaining strong operational support on site.
Salary & Benefits
Total Annual Package: £52,929
Basic Salary: £36,916
Shift Allowance: £10,417
Contracted Overtime: £5,596Contracted overtime covers callout hours associated with the shift rota.
Additional benefits include:
Discretionary site performance bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4× salary) and group income protection
Cycle to Work scheme
Full PPE and protective workwear provided
On-site parking
Training & Development
A comprehensive training programme covering both technical and mandatory training will be provided. You will also take part in an ongoing performance and development programme designed to support career growth
Salary description
£52929.00 - £52929.00 per year