Maintenance Technician – Process Plant & CHP Expert

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 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.