Hands-on Maintenance Technician - PPM & Repairs

Israel Chemicals; Daventry, Lawford Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Medicash health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Israel Chemicals is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable operation of production facilities at Daventry and Lawford Heath. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement within a global organisation.

You will maintain pumps, motors, piping, and processing equipment, carry out PPM tasks, and support site improvements while upholding health and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical maintenance role within manufacturing, production, industrial or process environment.
• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, pneumatics, conveyors, pipework or processing equipment.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within an industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform fault finding and repairs.
• Maintain pumps, motors, pipework, compressed air systems, mixing vessels and filling equipment.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance work within your level of competence.
• Support site improvement and capital investment projects.
• Liaise with external contractors and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Help identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and site performance.
• Support compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient and well-maintained working environment.

Skills

Fault-finding

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

PPM knowledge

Independent working

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Pumps and motors maintenance

Pneumatics and conveyors

Electrical maintenance basics

Job description

Israel Chemicals is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable operation of production facilities at Daventry and Lawford Heath. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement within a global organisation.

You will maintain pumps, motors, piping, and processing equipment, carry out PPM tasks, and support site improvements while upholding health and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing