Maintenance Technician

AkzoNobel; Ashington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Income protection

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

AkzoNobel Ashington is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain the safety, reliability and performance of plant and equipment at our Ashington site.

You will focus on routine electrical maintenance, safety inspections and troubleshooting, with around 20% of time supporting mechanical maintenance. Training in mechanical work is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical maintenance technician with apprenticeship or formal training in an electrical discipline.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience of planned preventative electrical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working in hazardous areas (dust and gas environments).
• CompEx 1–4 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience using CMMS; SAP PM experience advantageous.
• Good understanding of HSE, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned, preventative and corrective electrical maintenance across the Ashington site.
• Complete electrical safety inspections, testing and maintenance activities to ensure equipment is safe and compliant.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical equipment to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Support mechanical maintenance team with equipment maintenance ~20% of the role.
• Work safely following Safe Systems of Work, permits and risk assessments.
• Maintain CMMS records; SAP PM experience desirable.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostics

CMMS

SAP PM

Hazardous area

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Maintenance Technician

AkzoNobel Ashington

Job Purpose

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of plant and equipment across our Ashington manufacturing site.

The role is primarily focused on routine electrical safety and maintenance activities, including planned, preventative and corrective maintenance. You will work closely with the wider maintenance team to minimise downtime, improve equipment reliability and ensure the site operates safely and efficiently.

While the role is electrically focused, you will also support the mechanical maintenance team where required, with approximately 20% of the role involving mechanical maintenance activities. Mechanical training and development will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned, preventative and corrective electrical maintenance across the Ashington manufacturing site.
• Complete electrical safety inspections, testing and maintenance activities to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical equipment to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support the mechanical maintenance team with equipment maintenance and repairs, approximately 20% of the role.
• Work safely in line with Safe Systems of Work, isolation procedures, Permit to Work requirements and point-of-work risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), with SAP PM experience desirable.
• Support the development and maintenance of task lists, Standardised Work Documents and isolation/change control procedures.
• Support improvements to MTTR, MTBF and maintenance tactics through structured problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical technicians and the wider maintenance team to ensure effective site support.
• Ensure statutory inspections, planned maintenance and critical work are completed safely, on time and in full.
• Participate in HSE&S, quality and sustainability activities, including risk assessments and behavioural safety observations.
• Support investigations into equipment, safety and quality issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Apply 5S, Lean and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste, equipment loss and downtime.
• Participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 MDI activities and contribute to site improvement plans.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment condition, lubrication and basic care.
• Take ownership of personal development and maintain relevant technical knowledge and qualifications.

Job Requirements

• Time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician with a recognised apprenticeship or formal technical training in an electrical discipline.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised technical qualification.
• Experience of planned preventative electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out routine electrical safety inspections and maintenance activities.
• Experience working within hazardous areas, including dust and gas environments.
• CompEx 1–4 certification is required, or willingness to obtain the relevant certification.
• Experience using CMMS systems; SAP PM experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of HSE, quality and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Good IT, numeracy, organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside mechanical and electrical technicians.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver effective technical solutions in a timely manner.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Mechanical maintenance experience or qualifications – desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Experience working within the chemical, coatings or other process manufacturing industries.
• Experience with Safety Instrumentation Systems (SIS) and machinery safety.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing Standardised Work Documents and maintenance task lists.
• Experience working in hazardous or ATEX environments.
• Strong understanding of asset reliability and maintenance strategies.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety and performance.

What Do We Offer At AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.