Maintenance Technician

Croda; Leek; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Share plans

Parental leave

Retail platform benefits

Free car parking

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a site-based role in Leek, UK. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and collaborate with maintenance, operations, quality and engineering teams to maximise plant reliability.

The role requires a Level 3+ electrical or mechanical qualification with hands-on experience. You will work Monday to Friday, with an on-call rota, and enjoy Croda’s broad benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical or mechanical qualification at Level 3 or above and hands-on maintenance experience.
• Ability to work in a team to solve problems and share knowledge.
• Competence with basic IT and maintenance systems like SAP PM is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Work with maintenance, operations, quality and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Promote Croda values and a positive culture on site.
• Liaise with external contractors to keep production safe and efficient.
• Days-based role Monday to Friday with an on-call rota.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT basics

SAP PM familiarity

Problem solving

Initiative

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical or mechanical qualification Level 3+

Tools

SAP PM

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools

Calibration equipment

Process instrumentation

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance procedures and help troubleshoot and quickly repair any mechanical or electrical problems with the manufacturing processes and supporting equipment and systems.

Who We’re Looking For

• Have the ability to work as part of a team to solve problems, contributing your knowledge and valuing the knowledge of others
• Good written and verbal communicator, able to demonstrate an eye for detail
• Competence in basic IT skills such as email, web applications, or other IT systems
• Confidence working with electronic maintenance management systems (eg SAP PM)
• Commitment to ongoing training and development
• Commitment to maintaining high safety, health, environmental and quality standards
• Commitment to acting with personal, professional, and behavioural integrity
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a willingness to ask questions
• A recognised electrical or mechanical qualification at Level 3 or above, with experience working within a relevant industry sector
• Experience performing hands-on maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and instrumentation
• Competent in the use of hand tools, diagnostic instruments, and calibration equipment
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems, equipment isolation, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Ability to accurately complete maintenance records, job sheets, and compliance documentation
• Basic understanding of chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including regulatory requirements (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of PLC or DCS systems for faultfinding (desirable but not essential)
• Understand Root Cause Analysis or other tools to improve maintenance reliability (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Day-to-day tasks can vary greatly based priorities and requires working closely with the maintenance, operations, quality, and engineering teams.
• Model and promote a positive culture in line with Croda values
• Support our continued success and progress towards business and sustainability goals
• The role will also involve interaction with specialised external contractors with the overall aim to allow production to operate safely and efficiently.
• The role is days based Monday to Friday with an on call rota out of hours

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

What We Offer

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites

In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

• Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.