Maintenance Engineer

Crown Paints; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Paints is looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team at the Polymer Plant in Darwen. This role involves maintaining various systems, executing maintenance schedules, and contributing to engineering projects while benefiting from a supportive culture and excellent perks including health plans and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing plans

Company-matched pension contributions

Discounted paint for personal use

Yearly tool allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on dining and retail

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Technician
• IOSH Certification
• CompEx Ex01-04 & Ex11 Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, mechanical, instrumentation systems.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work.
• Coordinate with plant manufacturers for repairs.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical/Electronic Motion Control Systems

PLC Systems

Raw Material Handling

Installing and Commissioning Projects

SCADA

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

MEWP

Job description

The role

Crown Paints invites you to become part of our Multi-skilled Maintenance Team, working under the guidance of the Engineering Maintenance Manager at our Polymer Plant in Darwen, Blackburn.

This is a two-shift role. The shift hours are:

• Week 1: 6am to 2pm Monday-Friday
• Week 2: 1.45pm to 10.15pm Monday-Thursday

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Maintain electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, heating, and ventilation systems, including working within confined spaces and at heights.
• Identify, execute, and document necessary changes to the Polymer Plant's preventative maintenance schedule.
• Participate in regular meetings with Polymer Shift Leaders and Engineering management to discuss maintenance requirements and priorities.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work to improve production and asset utilization based on KPI data, RCM data, lean initiatives, and downtime meetings.
• Coordinate with plant & equipment manufacturers to obtain technical information for servicing and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Monitor advancements in energy development for potential implementation at the Polymer Plant for cost savings.
• Contribute to engineering and production projects and support Capital Expenditure requests.
• Perform routine 6S procedures and audits as required.
• Conduct inspections, installations, and maintenance in accordance with IEC 60079-17 standards.

Required qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Time-served Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline
• Practical knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical/electronic motion control systems
• Understanding of PLC systems, including troubleshooting and error correction
• Comprehensive understanding of raw material handling, production, filtering, and tanker operations
• Experience in installing and commissioning projects
• Counterbalance FLT license
• SCADA proficiency
• MEWP license
• IOSH certification
• CompEx Ex01-04 & Ex11 certification

What’s in it for you?

At Crown Paints, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, excellent working conditions, and attractive benefits, including:

• 28 days of basic annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid Christmas closure
• Health & wellbeing plans covering medical, dental, and optical treatments
• Company-matched and doubled pension contributions
• Discounted paint for personal use
• Yearly tool allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support
• Discounts on dining out, retail, and leisure
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• An inclusive, welcoming company culture where everyone can be themselves

More About Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years and holds the Royal Warrant for over 60 years. We are committed to supporting cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work to help shape a sustainable future with innovative coating solutions.