Maintenance Technician

Univar; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support mechanical systems and preventative maintenance in a chemical distribution environment.

Based in South Kirkby, the role requires time-served mechanical fitting skills and the ability to read manuals and schematics. You will work with pumps, valves, motors and electrical wiring, contributing to safety and reliability of operations.

Qualifications

• Time served mechanical technician/fitter required.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Certifications may include NVQ, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HVAC, IPAF, COMAH.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on tanks, pipework, pumps, valves, and other mechanical equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns, fault finding and repair, provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Install and commission new equipment, including wiring for motors and control systems.

Skills

Time served Mechanical Technician/Fit

Pumps, valves and motors knowledge

Read technical manuals schematics

Hand tools and diagnostic equipment

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Problem solving and attention todetail

Independent or team work

Education

NVQ / BTEC / ONC / HNC / HVAC / IPAF / COMAH

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

South Kirkby

Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Fitter

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical Technician/Fitter.
• Aptitudeand knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves and motors
• Ability toread technical manuals, schematics.
• Proficiency withhand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience withpreventive and corrective maintenanceprocedures.
• Strongproblem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Relevant certifications or licenses may include but not essential -NVQ, BTEC, ONC, HNC, HVAC, IPAF, NVQ, Compex, COMAH.

Key Responsibilities

• Conductingroutine inspectionsand preventive maintenance on tanks, pipework, pumps, valves, and other mechanical equipment, generated with a computerised maintenance management system.
• Responding to breakdowns, conducting fault finding and repairing the issue and giving feed back
• Ensuring compliance withsafety protocolsand proper use of personal protective equipment
• Installing and commissioningnew equipment, including power and control wiring for motors, transformers, and control systems.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification