Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Halifax; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe operation of its chemical manufacturing plant. This role involves performing both reactive and planned maintenance on a variety of equipment, including pumps and motors, while driving process optimization and supporting a positive workplace culture. The company offers a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and an annual bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about mechanical engineering and maintenance in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

5% Annual Bonus

Up to 18% Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience in chemical manufacturing or similar high-volume environment.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across various equipment.
• Diagnose breakdowns and execute repairs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Reactive Maintenance

Planned Maintenance

Mechanical Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Control

Education

NVQ Level 3

ONC

HNC

City & Guilds

Tools

Pumps

Motors

Gearboxes

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Halifax

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to play a key role in maintaining, improving, and ensuring the safe operation of our client's chemical manufacturing plant that produces ingredients for personal care products.

Job Details:

• Location: Halifax
• Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum DOE
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday, 07:30 – 16:00; Friday 07:30 – 15:00
• On call: 1 in 4 weeks, paid minimum 4 hours per call-out, with time in lieu for bank holiday on-call cover

Benefits:

• 5% annual bonus
• Up to 18% pension contributions

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance across pumps, vessels, tanks, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and more
• Diagnosing breakdowns and executing repairs to maximise equipment uptime
• Supporting continuous improvement and process optimisation
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and contributing to a positive 5S culture
• Updating maintenance records, root cause analyses, and risk assessments

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC / City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar high-volume environment is preferred
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, quality control tools, and H&S legislation
• Comfortable working with legacy systems during site modernisation

Reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to learn more.