Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Assan Panel UK Limited; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sandwich panel manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair machinery across the facility. The successful candidate will diagnose mechanical faults, perform part replacements, and support preventive maintenance activities. Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is essential, along with hands-on experience in maintenance. This position is based in Stowmarket, offering a dynamic work environment committed to safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Detect and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Perform part replacements, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
• Support maintenance of pentane, polyol, and isocyanate tanks.
• Handle conveyor, valve, and welding repairs when needed.
• Record maintenance activities and ensure workplace safety.
• Record maintenance activities and ensure workplace safety.

Skills

Mechanical fault detection

Hydraulic system maintenance

Pneumatic system maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical basics

Tools

Conveyor systems

Welding equipment

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Assan Panel is one of the 22 group companies of Kibar Holding and started to operate in 1990 in Istanbul, Turkey. Assan Panel is the leader of the sandwich panel market in Turkey and the largest sandwich panel producer in the Middle East, exporting to more than 85 countries with the production facilities in Turkey, Jordan, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom and sales offices in Hungary. Assan Panel is moving forward to become a global player in the sector. Since 2010, it has achieved a record capacity utilization rate of 85%, which is uncommon in Turkey and the rest of the world, with sales capacity of 24,000,000 m2 of output.

Assan Panel also has polyurethane systems business unit under AssanChem as well as AFG Steel company providing EPCM solutions in building envelope, roof top solar plants, cold rooms and construction of industrial buildings.

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, responsible for maintaining and repairing all machinery and equipment across the facility, in Ipswich.

Key Responsibilities

• Detect and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Perform part replacements, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
• Support maintenance of pentane, polyol, and isocyanate tanks.
• Handle conveyor, valve, and welding repairs when needed.
• Coordinate production or outsourcing of required parts.
• Record maintenance activities and ensure workplace safety.
• Assist with electrical maintenance and machine improvement projects.

We cooperate with our colleagues, candidates, and all internal/external partners in line with our employer branding motto “Stronger Together”. We consider that it is not a privilege to provide equal opportunities to all candidates who apply to our job adverts, regardless of race, religion, language, gender, color, national or social origin, sexual orientation, disability, political opinion, pregnancy or marital status. #StrongerTogether