Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure site maintenance and repair work is performed to high standards. The role involves scheduled maintenance, fault finding, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities, with experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician is advantageous.
• Familiar with computer use for maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled maintenance as per the company maintenance plan.
• Identify and rectify failures in service and equipment defects.
• Ensure all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements are met.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Time served Maintenance Technician

Job description

Job Description

Purpose: Responsible for maintenance and repair work on site. This is to ensure all site is maintained to the required standard and to support running of the site. May move to a dual or multi-skilled role depending upon vacancies, training, competence, and experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours, 8am-4pm

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Key Accountabilities: Raise relevant work permit requests, accept and follow the permit, isolation procedure, and other related safe systems of work to complete the task.
2. Complete and/or contribute to risk assessments associated with all maintenance duties expected for the role.
3. Identify and rectify failures in service and equipment defects related to your specific trade, training, and development.
4. Complete scheduled maintenance as per the company maintenance plan to support the running of the production site.
5. Work to company standards and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks are executed to the required quality standard, minimizing impact on production and maximizing plant availability.
6. Develop and review maintenance procedures to keep information accurate, complete, and relevant.
7. Contribute to continuous improvement activities aimed at improving safety, environmental, equipment availability, and efficiency performance.
8. Undertake any other duties within the scope of your skills, experience, and position in the company.

SHEQ Management

• Ensure all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements are met during maintenance tasks.
• Carry out work safely and according to company guidelines.
• Ensure job is done right the first time to minimize rework.
• Report any accidents or near misses as per health and safety policy.

Equipment Management

• Fault finding and activities to reduce equipment failure.

Team Building & Incentive

• Maintain KPI’s such as schedule achievement, right first time, and mean time to repair/maintain.

Communication

• Communicate and coordinate with production departments.
• Provide technical expertise and updates in customer calls and meetings.

Confidentiality

• Follow corporate regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Essential - Time served Maintenance Technician.
• Key Interactions: Direction from Maintenance Manager, Supervisor, Peers, Mechanical Chargehand, Senior Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice, mentoring potential Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice.
• Key Skills: Mechanical fitter background or strong mechanical skills with an instrument or electrical trade background, ideally within the chemical, petrochemical, or oil and gas industry. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a 24/7 role. Familiar with computer use for maintenance activities. Experience as a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician is advantageous.