Mechanical Technician M/F/D

Seqens SAS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals producer in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to ensure the performance and availability of mechanical systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a COMAH upper-tier chemical plant, with skills in troubleshooting and repair. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and possess a full UK driving license. This role emphasizes adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in a maintenance role on a COMAH upper-tier chemical manufacturing plant.
• Familiarity with repair of pumps, valves and general chemical plant processing equipment.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Implementing planned maintenance tasks and repairing equipment as needed.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Identifying faults to carry out repairs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or mechanical fitting/engineering qualification

Tools

Computerised maintenance management system

Repair tools for pumps and valves

Job description

The position expedites mechanical maintenance activities safely and efficiently to agreed work plans, safety management systems and best working practices in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Business Objectives to ensure that the performance and availability of mechanical systems meets the standards required to achieve safety, production and environmental targets for the Middlesbrough and Billingham sites.

Responsibilities

• Implementing planned maintenance tasks and repairing equipment on as needed basis
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Identifying faults in order to carry out simple and/or complex repairs
• Provide technical & troubleshooting support to company personnel in mechanical matters, including breakdowns
• Being a key member of the on call rota system & providing out of hours on call support to both sites
• Implementing plant improvements as identified by the Maintenance Managers
• Daily input into the computerised maintenance management system
• Compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental management policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in a maintenance role on a COMAH upper tier chemical manufacturing plant
• Recognised apprenticeship or mechanical fitting/engineering qualification
• Must be familiar with repair of pumps, valves and general chemical plant processing equipment
• Experience in inspection and repair of rotating equipment
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and have full UK driving license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self‑motivated with a good team ethic

Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough

Company / Establishment

Seqens Custom Specialties – a long‑established specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.

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Reference: 2025-1699