Maintenance Technician

Natara Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Natara Global in Hartlepool is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose faults and carry out routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant and machinery across the site.

You will install equipment, read engineering drawings, and work within safe systems of work, with training opportunities in CompEx and site safety management. This role supports continuous improvement of manufacturing operations at the Hartlepool site.

Qualifications

• ECITB apprenticeship or other engineering apprenticeship.
• HNC or HND with practical experience.
• Mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/food/production/process.
• Awareness of CompEx and hazardous-area operations.
• Experience with Permit to Work and Site Safety Management System would be beneficial.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of food-industry practices advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, position and install mechanical equipment and systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs.
• Test plant, machinery and associated components.
• Remove, replace and disassemble mechanical equipment safely.
• Work in accordance with regulatory and site requirements.
• Follow established reporting procedures and safe systems of work.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Select and use the correct tools and equipment.
• Identify defects and testing anomalies and determine the appropriate action.
• Communicate maintenance findings and technical information clearly.
• Use digital systems and equipment to support maintenance activities.
• Take responsibility for the care and security of tools and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading drawings

Hazardous-area awareness

Permit to Work

Digital maintenance systems

Food-industry practices

Education

ECITB apprenticeship

HNC/HND in engineering

Job description

About Natara

Natara Global is a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying
customers across a range of international markets. Its North East manufacturing
operations combine complex process plant, strong technical capability and a focus on
safety, quality and reliable delivery.

Natara is currently investing in and strengthening its engineering capability, creating opportunities for people who want to contribute to the safe, efficient and continuous improvement of its manufacturing sites.

The Role

As part of Natara’s Hartlepool engineering team, the Maintenance Technician will diagnose faults and carry out routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant, machinery and associated components. The role may also involve installing machinery and equipment across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble, position and install mechanical equipment and systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs.
• Test plant, machinery and associated components.
• Remove, replace and disassemble mechanical equipment safely.
• Work in accordance with all legislative, regulatory and site requirements.
• Follow established reporting procedures and safe systems of work.
• Prepare and reinstate work areas, materials and equipment correctly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment manuals,
  work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Select and use the correct tools and equipment.
• Identify defects and testing anomalies and determine the appropriate action.
• Communicate maintenance findings and technical information clearly.
• Use digital systems and equipment to support maintenance activities.
• Take responsibility for the care and security of tools and equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• An ECITB apprenticeship or another recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Alternatively, an HNC or HND supported by appropriate practical experience.
• Mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production, food
  or process environment.
• Awareness of CompEx working practices and hazardous-area operations.
• Experience of working within a formal Permit to Work system and Site Safety
  Management System would be beneficial.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• A working knowledge of food-industry practices would be advantageous.

Natara Values

All employees are expected to demonstrate Natara’s values.

• We care.
• Be customer-focused.
• Raise the bar.
• Think and act as one team.
• Do the right thing.
• We deliver.