Engineering Technician

AkzoNobel; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

AkzoNobel Deeside is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Manufacturing team. You will help keep factory machinery and infrastructure running safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Working with a small engineering team, you’ll provide reactive and proactive maintenance, perform PPMs, assist with new equipment installations, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent, or Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3.
• Multi-skilled across mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Experience in maintenance/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Ex/ATEX equipment.
• Experience with permit-to-work systems, method statements and risk assessments.
• Excellent IT and numeracy skills, including CMMS.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• CompEx accreditation (Ex01-06).

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out timely repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Undertake routine inspections and repairs using mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Support installation of new equipment and ensure work adheres to codes and regulations.
• Select and order alternative equipment to support rapid repair of production machinery.
• Assist in developing maintenance schedules for safe operation of site equipment.
• Work in line with AkzoNobel EHS policies and ALPS practices.
• Follow LOTOTO and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments and change control systems.
• Participate in HSEQ risk-reduction programmes and near-miss reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and reliability.
• Support small engineering projects to reduce downtime and costs.
• Support development and implementation of standardised work.

Skills

Multi-skilled eng

IT & numeracy

CMMS experience

Fault diagnosis

Root-cause analysis

Education

HNC or equivalent

Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location: Deeside, GB

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

AkzoNobel – Deeside

Salary - £49,561 plus shift allowance £7,333.68

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Join our Manufacturing team in Deeside as an Engineering Technician, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our factory machinery and infrastructure operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

Working as part of a small engineering team, you’ll provide both reactive and proactive maintenance support, responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and helping to minimise production downtime. You’ll also carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), support the installation of new equipment and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out timely repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Undertake routine inspections and repairs using both mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Support the installation of new equipment and ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant codes and regulations.
• Select and order alternative equipment and components to support rapid repair of production machinery and plant.
• Assist with developing maintenance schedules to ensure the safe and effective operation of site equipment.
• Work in accordance with AkzoNobel EHS policies and standardised ALPS work practices.
• Follow safe systems of work, including Lock Out Tag Out Try Out (LOTOTO) and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure compliance with point-of-work risk assessments and change control systems.
• Participate in HSEQ&S risk reduction programmes and proactively respond to near-miss reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability and working practices.
• Support small engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce plant downtime and maintenance costs.
• Support the development and implementation of standardised work and maintenance procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• HNC or equivalent, or a time-served apprenticeship with relevant industrial experience.
• Successful completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3.
• Multi-skilled experience across mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Experience working in a maintenance and manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in hazardous areas and with associated Ex / ATEX equipment.
• Experience with permit-to-work systems, method statements and risk assessments.
• Excellent IT and numeracy skills, including experience using CMMS systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and deliver results within deadlines.
• Sound engineering principles and practices within the electrical discipline.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks across the site.
• CompEx accreditation (Ex01-06).

What Makes You Stand Out

• A proactive approach to maintenance and equipment reliability.
• A passion for continuous improvement and finding ways to reduce downtime.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the site.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A willingness to take ownership of your own professional development.
• A positive and respectful approach to working with colleagues.

What We Offer at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Life Assurance
• Company pension
• Flexible benefits scheme offering Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more

We’ve been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.