Maintenance Technician

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team in Trafford Park, Manchester. This role is crucial for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of our chemicals facility.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance, with experience in high-hazard environments. Responsibilities include performing repairs on rotating equipment and conducting planned maintenance to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemical or high-hazard manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with rotating equipment overhauls.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive, preventive, and predictive mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs to rotating equipment.
• Overhaul, disassemble, inspect, and reassemble pressure systems.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated attitude

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

BTEC/HNC in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Job Highlights

LANXESS UK is now recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team in Trafford Park!

About the role! We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation across our upper tier COMAH Site. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, you will play a key role in maintaining critical rotating equipment, pressure systems, and plant infrastructure.

You’ll work under our Permit to Work and LOTOTO systems, carrying out planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure compliance with COMAH and site engineering standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive, preventive, and predictive mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs to rotating equipment (pumps, gearboxes, agitators, etc.).
• Overhaul, disassemble, inspect, and reassemble pressure systems, ancillary equipment, and heat exchangers.
• Prepare plant and equipment for statutory inspections, ensuring safe reinstatement.
• Undertake alignment, lubrication, condition monitoring, and mechanical diagnostics.
• Install, test, commission, and maintain pipework, vessels, and associated plant equipment.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure safe handover, isolation, and recommissioning of equipment.
• Maintain and update technical records and record activities in SAP CMMS.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties as required.
• Contribute to site safety by identifying hazards, completing RAMS, and supporting continual improvement.
• Complete multidisciplinary working to support the needs of the production units where trained and competent.

Experience / Skills

About You! You’ll be someone who brings strong technical expertise, a self‑starter attitude, and a genuine willingness to learn. You are self‑motivated, keen to improve processes, and equally comfortable working independently or closely with the wider team. With a strong safety mindset, you enjoy solving problems, working hands‑on, and keeping plant operations running smoothly. Prioritise safety and embody a safety‑first culture throughout your work.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance (or similar).
• BTEC/HNC in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering (desirable).
• Experience in a chemical, COMAH, or high‑hazard manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with rotating equipment overhauls and mechanical diagnostics.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems (advantageous).
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with strong problem‑solving skills.