Maintenance Technician

Briar Chemicals Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Briar Chemicals Limited is seeking a permanent Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering department in Norwich. You will perform mechanical maintenance across process plants, read drawings, and carry out basic electrical work.

The role requires working on CHP systems and contributing to a robust maintenance program. The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in mechanical maintenance with at least 3 years’ hands-on experience, plus boiler maintenance know-how.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on engineering maintenance experience.
• Boiler repairs and maintenance experience.
• PC skills including Word and Excel; basic electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance on process plants including pumps, vessels, separation equipment, heat exchangers, piping systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Perform basic electrical work on items like motors and starter circuits.
• Complete mechanical assembly and pipe preparation tasks.
• Repair/refurbish valves and conduct pressure testing.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and ensure auditable processes.
• Operate and maintain the CHP plant, including gas compression and steam generation.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Boiler repairs

MS Word/Excel

Reliability data analysis

Team player

Flexible attitude

Clear communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

Briar Chemicals has in excess of 65 years of chemical manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence, through continuous improvement, dependability, social & environmental responsibility.

Key highlights of the Briar business

• Technical leader in the development and contract manufacturing of some of the worlds most complex chemistry
• Established site in excess of 100 acres in Norwich, Norfolk the heart of East Anglia
• Dedicated site for product formulation and packaging
• Experienced global exporter

Our vision is to cultivate innovative and sustainable solutions through partnerships: meeting the changing needs of a diverse planet.

People and culture

We have around 250 permanent employees and we invest in our people as believe that they are our greatest asset. Well give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and we welcome people who mirror our values. Join a team where our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Engagement define who we are, how we work, and what we aspire to be as an organisation.

The role

The Engineering department has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Maintenance Technician to join the team.

What youll be doing

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the role will cover:

• Mechanical maintenance on a variety of process plants including; pumps, vessels, separation equipment, heat exchangers, hydraulic /pneumatic and piping systems.
• Reading and interpreting technical/engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Basic electrical work on such items as electric motors and starter circuits.
• Complete mechanical assembly and pipe preparation tasks.
• Valve repair/ refurbishment including pressure testing.
• Undertaking accurate CMMS report writing and record keeping, ensuring an auditable closed loop system.
• Operation and maintenance of the CHP plant, which includes gas compression, steam generation, electricity generation.
• Daily and weekly monitoring of plant.
• Equipment failure Root Cause Analysis.
• Promote and adhere to high standards of housekeeping and engineering hygiene.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in an out of hours call-out rota, once deemed competent, for which they will receive additional remuneration.

What you will bring

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical maintenance discipline.
• Relevant hands-on experience in engineering maintenance (a minimum of 3 years).
• Boiler repairs and maintenance experience.
• PC skills including Microsoft Word and Excel and basic electrical skills.
• The ability to multi-task and problem solve, using reliability data to identify improvement needs.
• Be able to work flexibly and have a positive attitude.
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and work well as part of a team.

Desirable:

• An understanding of boiler operations, maintenance and repair.
• An understanding of pump and valve maintenance.
• Experience of working in an industrial workplace with high hazard environments, and knowledge of applicable regulations and safe systems of work.
• Relevant mechanical experience of fixed and rotating equipment.
• Electrical experience to ensure effective interaction with ECI disciplines.
• Member of a nationally recognised body e.g. Engineering Council.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes an annual bonus, group personal pension scheme where we will match your contributions plus 2%, private healthcare scheme, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

Briar Chemicals Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, having sspent convictions, physical characteristics or appearance.