Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter; Wollaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Wollaston is seeking an Engineering Technician responsible for overseeing plant maintenance and ensuring project plans are followed. This role involves hands-on support for engineering tasks and requires an Engineering Apprenticeship. Benefits include a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave. A valid UK driving licence is mandatory.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid volunteering day

Onsite amenities including a swimming pool

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ) in Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, ideally from a chemical processing environment.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and working in a computerised environment.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support planned maintenance, repairs, and capital work for reliable production.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver engineering projects and maintenance routines.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain high standards.
• Participate in training and mentoring apprentices.
• Provide flexible support including call-out cover.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem diagnosis and resolution

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

As our new Engineering Technician, you’ll be responsible for carrying out and overseeing plant maintenance, installations, and modifications—both during and outside of normal working hours. You\'ll also ensure that engineering project plans are followed accurately and completed on time.

Working closely with the Engineering Technician Team Leader and Maintenance Manager, you\'ll help deliver a wide range of engineering tasks—from supporting capital projects that expand site capacity to making improvements that meet environmental standards. You’ll also play a key role in responding to equipment issues, helping to minimise downtime and keep production running safely and efficiently.

Flexibility is key in this role—you will be required to provide out-of-hours support via our call-out system when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support planned maintenance, repairs, and capital work to ensure reliable production and continuous site improvement.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver engineering projects, implement action plans, and carry out maintenance routines.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of Responsible Care and housekeeping across the site.
• Take part in training and development activities, while also mentoring apprentices and supporting team capability building.
• Provide flexible support including call-out cover and occasional step-in for the Engineering Technician Team Leader when required.

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ) in Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, ideally from a chemical processing environment.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and working in a computerised environment.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days. Annual leave entitlement also increases with length of service.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.