Maintenance Technician

Jotun; Flixborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance on site, with a strong focus on HSEQ compliance and adherence to Jotun procedures. You will collaborate with safety, operations, contractors and R&D to maintain assets and support sustainability initiatives.

The role requires CMMS experience (SAP/IFS), practical knowledge of PM tasks, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained Maintenance Technician with NVQ3 Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent.
• HNC/HND in engineering preferred.
• Experienced and trained in the use of a CMMS (preferably SAP/IFS).
• Computer literate and good electrical maintenance knowledge.
• Able to communicate and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and work closely with maintenance contractors (electrical and mechanical) ensuring HSEQ compliance and value from service.
• Develop and execute PM tasks and procedures aligned with Jotun’s HSEQ and maintenance guidelines.
• Use IFS CMMS to record work, log fault reports, and develop new procedures.
• Drive root cause analysis to identify recurring issues within area of responsibility.
• Develop risk assessments in line with accountability areas.

Skills

Electrical maintenance knowledge

Mechanical maintenance knowledge

Proactive attitude

Stakeholder communication

Computer literate

Education

NVQ3 Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance

HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

CMMS SAP/IFS

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for your next role?

We have an exciting vacancy for a proactive maintenance position focused on compliance to HSEQ and Jotun procedures/standards. You will be required to build good relationships with stakeholders such as the safety team, contractors, operations and research and development.

A sound knowledge of maintenance techniques and procedures will be needed as you help develop and execute maintenance across a range of assets on the site, help drive forward our sustainability initiatives and help us optimise our energy usage.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• Oversee and work closely with specific maintenance contractors (both electrical and mechanical). Focused on Jotun health and safety requirements and maintenance operating procedures. Ensure we get best value for money and service from our contractors, quality check their work and follow up on outstanding issues.

• Develop and execute PM tasks and procedures inline within Jotun’s HSEQ elements, maintenance guidelines and operational needs

• Utilise the IFS computerised maintenance management system to record own work and work of contractors that you are working with, log fault reports and develop new procedures

• Drive root cause analysis to look for recurring issues in area of responsibility

• Develop risk assessments in line with areas of accountability

-Undertake planned maintenance routines and book own spare parts, fault finding mechanical/electrical issues on assets, undertaking repairs or replacing parts to support operations running

• Stakeholder communication. Interact and communicate with stakeholders such as local safety team, operations, research and development, contractors.

• Any other duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For:

• Apprentice trained Maintenance Technician with NVQ3 Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent

• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline preferred

• Experienced and trained in the use of a CMMS (preferably SAP/IFS)

• Computer literate

• Good electrical maintenance knowledge

• Proactive attitude

• Able to communicate and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the business

What We Offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• A supportive working environment founded on Jotun’s core values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

• Competitive salary and benefits

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

15.10.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd’s head office is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the Factory has been operational for over 30 years producing coatings to be distributed throughout Europe. We also have various sales offices located around the UK and Ireland with the company employing more than 270 people working across the Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative markets. The company is people orientated offering opportunities for progression, learning and development in a friendly and supportive work environment undepinned by Jotun’s core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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