Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

AkzoNobel; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician for their Deeside site. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship and hands-on experience in manufacturing environments. Competitive salary and various benefits offered including holiday, pension contributions, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday

Income protection

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions up to 18%

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship required.
• Knowledge of hazardous area safety preferred.
• Trained in electrical inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues.
• Conduct routine electrical testing and inspections.
• Collaborate on installing and commissioning new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on experience with electrical systems

Hands-on experience with mechanical systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Engineering discipline

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Safety inspection tools

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

AkzoNobel Deeside

Clwyd CH5 2UA

Shift Working

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

As a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician at our Deeside manufacturing site, you’ll play a key role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. You'll work across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems—solving problems, improving reliability, and supporting site-wide maintenance initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver both planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a wide range of process and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Conduct routine electrical testing, inspections, and repairs in line with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to install, upgrade, and commission new equipment and modifications.
• Assist in fault finding and root cause analysis, implementing sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reliability, uptime and plant efficiency.
• Participate in HAZOPs, risk assessments, and equipment criticality evaluations.
• Support external contractors and supplier partners to ensure safe and effective execution of technical work.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with AkzoNobel’s health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and minimum NVQ Level 3 or HNC in an Engineering discipline.
• Strong hands‑on experience with both electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or process environment.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and ideally CompEx EX01–06 qualified.
• Knowledge of hazardous area safety, preferably from a chemical or coatings production environment.
• Trained in electrical inspection processes.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proven ability to work across disciplines and switch between tasks effectively.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Confined space entry accreditation and high safety awareness.
• A team‑focused mindset and willingness to support others with knowledge sharing.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Great Pension – Employee contribution up to 6% PCM and Company contribution up to 12% PCM (total 18% PCM).
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Requisition ID:45221

We are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.