Maintenance Engineer

BASF SE; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Maintenance Engineer to ensure equipment reliability at their Widnes site. This role is crucial for minimizing production downtime and maintaining excellence in pest control solutions. You will be responsible for high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a committed team where you will receive responsibility from day one and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and private healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Share scheme

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with screw feed systems and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment reliability through Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures promptly.

Skills

Problem-solving

Preventative Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)

SAP

Job description

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a Maintenance Engineer at our Widnes site, your responsibilities will include ensuring equipment reliability and performance through high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive maintenance. This role is vital for minimizing production downtime and maintaining our reputation for excellence in pest control solutions.

• Preventative Maintenance: Be a key user of the (CMMS) and be accountable for completing high quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to schedule and delivering reactive maintenance across the site, including the site facilities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Reactive/Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair equipment failures promptly to minimize production downtime followed by Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to BASF statutory safety requirements and regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
• Collaboration: Be a key contact on site when liaising with contractors during breakdown/repair work or planned maintenance following BASF’s permit to work standard at all times.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Must hold a minimum NVQ level 3 in an Engineering related discipline or similar recognised qualification i.e. Apprenticeship or equivalent, with preference for mechanical bias with an understanding of electrical systems.
• Some experience in similar engineering role and ideally have experience of screw feed systems, pneumatics, vacuum pumps, motor/gearbox assemblies.
• A proactive individual with proven problem-solving abilities to detect and address issues efficiently, while maintaining clear communication within the team.
• Experience with handling Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) e.g. SAP/Maintenance Connect would be highly desirable.

WHAT WE OFFER

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.

At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html

Location: Widnes

Closing Date: 21.05.2025

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 10 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom

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