Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Trades Workforce Solutions; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing plant in Poole seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform planned and reactive maintenance on equipment and facilities. The role involves fault-finding in a machine shop environment and maintaining site standards. Candidates should have a formal apprenticeship or equivalent, with strong skills in repairing hydraulic systems and good attention to detail. This is a permanent position requiring a proactive attitude and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled maintenance technician with mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical bias.
• Practical experience in fault finding and repair in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Conduct PPM checks in line with CMMS schedule.
• Ensure the facility is maintained to a high standard.

Skills

Fault finding in machine shop

Repair hydraulic systems

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience

BTEC Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Double Days

About IMI – Group Overview

IMI is a global engineering group focused on the precise control and movement of fluids in critical applications. We work with leading international companies in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions to address global trends such as clean energy, energy efficiency, healthcare and increasing automation.

The Group serves large global markets including iron and steel, oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial automation and life science industries. The Company’s heritage spans over 150 years during which time it has established a strong international reputation for excellence and innovation.

IMI is a local and international success story which continues to demonstrate healthy financial performance. IMI currently operates across three globally recognised Divisions: IMI Critical Engineering, IMI Precision Engineering and IMI Hydronic Engineering, has £1.9 billion revenue with c11,500 employees worldwide.

IMI Critical Engineering – Divisional Overview

The Group’s Critical Engineering Division specialises in the design and manufacture of engineer to order highly specialised flow control valves. Our mission is to create competitive advantage for our customers by employing our knowledge of applications and expertise, in critical areas such as the Power and Oil and Gas industries. The Company also provides service support in over 30 countries with aftermarket requirements, ranging from engineering diagnosis services to replacement parts and equipment. The Division has manufacturing facilities in 12 countries.

IMI Thompson Valves Ltd – Business Unit Overview

IMI Thompson Valves Ltd is a specialist, with over 60 years’ experience, in the design and manufacture of high integrity valves for critical nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemical and marine applications. Our products have an outstanding reputation for integrity and reliability in extreme applications, used extensively worldwide, meeting internationally recognised standards.

Flexible Working

The Company recognises that flexible working can improve employee motivation, performance and productivity. IMI is committed to offering flexible working arrangements, provided that the needs and objectives of both the business and employee can be met.

Position

Job title: Maintenance Technician – Double Days

Department: Maintenance

Responsible to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Permanent

Normal Hours of Work: 37 hours per week. With additional hours as required to maintain the efficient running of the department.

Location: IMI Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole, UK.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on the plant, equipment, buildings and facilities of the site. This is a hands on role to maintain and improve all aspects of the operational site.

Responsibilities

• Fault find within the machine shop environment and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems as appropriate.
• Carryout Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks on machines and equipment in line with the CMMS schedule.
• Carryout complete site maintenance for all aspects and areas of the site, maintaining a high standard of site facilities and the overall site environment/appearance.
• Conduct best practice and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement with regards to plant and equipment reliability.
• Work in a safe, tidy manner in line with Company policy.
• Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Essential Criteria

• A formal, recognised apprenticeship related to the trade endorsed by EITB, EMTA or AMA documentation or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Fully skilled maintenance technician with either mechanical, electrical or electromechanical bias.
• Practical experience in fault finding within a machine shop environment, and the ability to repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrable understanding and application of safe working practices.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive, pro‑active, can‑do attitude and work calmly under pressure.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Committed to work to deadlines and determined to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrable desire to progress, succeed, and ability to work as part of a team or work independently.
• PC Literate.

Desirable Criteria

• Practical ability to fault find from electrical/mechanical drawings or PLC systems relating to hydraulic or pneumatic circuits.
• Training & experience in basic electrical skills.
• Knowledge of modern maintenance philosophy (TPM / PPM / RCM).
• Academic qualifications such as BTEC National (ONC / OND), BTEC Higher National (HNC or HND) or equivalent.

The IMI Way

• The IMI Way – The IMI Way is how we do business and includes our Code of Conduct, Our Mission and Values, Core Processes and Branding. IMI Thompson Valves Ltd requires the highest standards of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and the authorities. It is your responsibility to adhere to the IMI Way. In this role you are also expected to promote and be an advocate of the IMI Way.
• Health, Safety and Environment Management – All employees have the duty to ensure and protect the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others and the environment. In this role you are expected to proactively manage and promote Health and Safety and Environmental Management in your area, and across the business.
• Quality Manual – Our Quality Manual is a foundation for our Quality System. At IMI Thompson Valves Ltd, we have a long history of supplying strong, safe products into demanding applications. Our reputation is based on quality, reliability and fitness for purpose. This reputation is maintained by adhering to simple rules and these are spelled out in our Quality System documentation. In this role you are expected to manage and keep up to date the Quality systems and procedures in your area, constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lean and Continuous Improvement – IMI Thompson Valves Ltd uses the principles and tools of Lean production in all areas of its business. All employees at IMI Thompson Valves Ltd have a responsibility to implement Lean and to continuously improve the area in which they work. In this role you are expected to proactively promote Lean in your area and support the improvement plan across the business.
• Terms and Conditions of Employment – The General Site Rules and Etiquette Standard Operating Procedure (SOP GRP-HR11-577), along with a written statement giving details of personal conditions of employment (‘employment contract’), makes up the terms and conditions of employment. It is important to read and understand this SOP and keep informed about changes, which may be announced. Ignorance of any items contained within Terms and Conditions of Employment will not be accepted as a valid reason for breaking a Company rule, policy or procedure.
• Site Security – Security of our site is of the utmost importance and this role will be responsible for ensuring the securing of their area in terms of setting alarms, shutting and locking doors, windows and shutters when the last person has left the area.
• IMI Leader Behaviours – employees are required to demonstrate the behaviours required to succeed as identified in the IMI Way; copy attached, as well as promote and be an advocate for the behaviours attached.