Maintenance Technician- Continuous shift

ASR Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sugar refining industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for continuous shifts in London. The role emphasizes maintaining plant reliability and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in automated processes and relevant engineering qualifications. Join a team committed to service excellence and sustainability in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within an automated continuous process environment.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Plan, schedule, and agree on daily/weekly workload.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis on component failures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

HNC/NVQ 4 in Engineering

BTEC/ONC in Relevant Field

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - Continuous shift

Location:

London, LND, GB

Date: May 15, 2025

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s, and Sidul.

POSITION SCOPE

Provision of an effective maintenance service to all plant/equipment used within the refining and packing areas, with emphasis on improving plant availability and reliability.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet or exceed all Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental targets.
• Carry out plant isolations.
• Maintain responsibility for all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems within the Process, Packing, Utilities, and Jetty sections.
• Perform reactive maintenance as required by plant priorities.
• Progress to and adhere to maintenance plans.
• Plan, schedule, and agree on daily/weekly workload with the Area Maintenance Leader, including Preventative, Predictive, and improvement activities.
• Coordinate plant insurance inspections and liaise with inspectors when needed.
• Complete plant improvement projects as time permits.
• Supervise maintenance activities, optimize on-site resources and contractors to ensure high-quality repairs, servicing, and projects.
• Liaise with contractors, manage RAMS and PTW procedures.
• Supervise cleaning resources to maintain plant hygiene.
• Administer and review SAP maintenance system for budgeting, trend analysis, reliability, and inventory management.
• Provide high-tension (HT) cover for the site following appropriate training and assessment.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis (RCA) on component failures and implement modifications to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide cost estimates for improvement projects and generate capital requests.
• Participate in all stages of capital projects, from planning to commissioning, including inspections and installation of new equipment.
• Meet with suppliers, conduct audits, and visit supplier premises as required.
• Mentor, train, and advise staff on engineering practices and maintenance issues.
• Monitor plant reliability through uptime, OEE, and lost opportunities.
• Achieve performance targets based on job-specific KPIs.
• Maintain self-motivation and pursue continual personal development.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and provide long-term solutions.
• Possess multi-skilled capabilities across various engineering trades.
• Have knowledge of health, safety, and environmental systems and procedures.
• Experience in planning and organizing engineering tasks involving contractor resources.

ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES

• Experience in maintenance within an automated continuous process environment, including PLC and/or high-tension (HT) systems.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance techniques and regimes.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably an HNC/NVQ 4 in an engineering discipline, or at least a BTEC/ONC in a relevant field.

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener company.

Service Excellence: Be the industry's gold standard through relentless focus on reliability, providing products of superior quality and excellent customer service.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Eliminate inefficiencies to be a sustainable, low-cost producer and generate fuel for reinvestment.
Value-Add: Create strategic advantages and increased profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture: as we aim to build, retain, and motivate a winning team.