Maintenance Technician – Pneumatics, Safety & Compliance

Sherwin-Williams; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled mechanical maintenance technician. The role requires qualifications in engineering and experience in maintenance, particularly in hazardous environments. Key responsibilities include proactive safety practices, maintaining equipment, and fault finding in mechanical systems. Ideal candidates should have good knowledge of pneumatic systems and be ready to undertake diverse mechanical maintenance tasks. A strong commitment to health and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanically COMPEx trained, but training will be provided.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, particularly electrical.

Responsibilities

• Proactive approach to Environment, Health and Safety.
• Maintaining equipment and working within an ATEX/DSEAR environment.
• Completing planned maintenance regimes on machinery and assets.
• Reactive maintenance of site assets.
• Maintenance and testing of mechanical Safety Critical Equipment.

Skills

Mechanically COMPEx trained

Previous mechanical maintenance work experience

Pneumatic systems fault diagnostics

Ability to diagnose faults

Hazardous site experience

Education

Engineering Technician relevant qualifications (e.g., Apprenticeship, ONC, NVQ)

Job description

A leading chemical manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled mechanical maintenance technician. The role requires qualifications in engineering and experience in maintenance, particularly in hazardous environments. Key responsibilities include proactive safety practices, maintaining equipment, and fault finding in mechanical systems. Ideal candidates should have good knowledge of pneumatic systems and be ready to undertake diverse mechanical maintenance tasks. A strong commitment to health and safety is essential.