Maintenance Engineer

LyondellBasell; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical leader in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of its equipment and plant operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, a relevant NVQ qualification, and strong electrical and mechanical skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

12-hour shifts

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance of similar plant/equipment.
• Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship (time served); HNC or above desirable.
• Understanding of circuit diagrams, PLCs, inverters, and DC drives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of the plant and equipment.
• Maintain safety standards and comply with relevant regulations.
• Assist in developing the skill level of the engineering team.

Skills

Effective communication

Health and safety knowledge

Problem solving

Time management

Education

NVQ level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB enables a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We are addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and repair of the plant, equipment and assets of LyondellBasell Warrington to OEM standards to ensure plant availability in line with the production plan.
• Maintaining safety standards and complying with all relevant rules and regulations; contributing to a safe working environment for all associates on site.
• Carrying out continuous improvement of plant and utilities through planned preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance work.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, lean and effective maintenance workshop and stores.
• Work in a safe manner in compliance with LYB OE standards, rules and HSE regulations; support PTW and contractor control.
• Provide technical advice in troubleshooting and problem solving; work with minimal supervision; attend breakdowns promptly and efficiently.
• Diagnose faults and determine root cause; escalate unresolved issues to the Maintenance Manager and provide feedback and support regarding failures and repairs; recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability and safety.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to support production goals and achieve departmental KPIs; participate in continuous improvement of plant utilisation and capex projects as required.
• Assist in developing the skill level of the team, including apprentices, to support the effectiveness of the engineering team.
• Identify and order parts needed for maintenance or project work; liaise with the Maintenance Assistant to meet delivery dates; ensure all work is logged.
• Maintain good communications between shifts using handover reports; participate in company safety initiatives including Operation Clean Sweep, Global Safety Day, and Global Care Day.
• Comply with site management systems requirements (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001).

What You Bring

• Education: Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship (time served); NVQ level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (HNC or above desirable).
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar plant/equipment; substantial electrical and mechanical fitting skills; installation experience; 18th Edition desirable. Experience in automated environments within extrusion & compounding sectors desirable but not essential. PC skills (Microsoft Office & SAP).
• Skills: Effective communication across levels; strong health and safety knowledge including risk assessments, PTW & contractor management; ability to assess and manage complex maintenance under time pressure; time management and prioritisation.
• Languages: Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Functional Competencies: Personal leadership, drive for results, customer focus, and the ability to communicate status beyond normal hours; problem solving and fault finding with circuit diagrams, PLCs, inverters and DC drives.

What We Offer

We offer an attractive compensation package with a competitive starting salary, dependant on skills & experience, and participation in the company’s discretionary short-term incentive (bonus) programme. Current full-year target bonus for this position is 6% of base salary. Holiday entitlement is 17 days per annum plus bank holidays. We offer membership of the Company Defined Contribution Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10% matching double employee contributions, Group Life & Income Protection insurances, a Health Cash Plan and a Cycle to Work Scheme. Working hours are 12-hour day & night shifts on a 3-week rotation; weekend work is not included. A pensionable shift allowance of £4,934 per annum applies.

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