Plant Technician

Zotefoams; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials technology firm in Croydon is seeking a Plant Technician to maintain unique manufacturing machinery. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical qualification and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include regular inspections, maintenance, and leading process improvements. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation is essential. Apply now to become a key player in our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial/practical experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience in electrical fault finding and problem analysis.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect the plant and report issues.
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance.
• Lead process improvements and develop solutions.

Skills

Initiative

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Level 3 or above)

Tools

SCADA/Automated Systems

CMMS

Job description

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Would you like to join an innovative company, pushing the frontiers in materials technology? Then look no further, you’ve found us! Due to a fantastic period of growth, we are now seeking to hire an additional plant technician, to join our established and dynamic team at Zotefoams. As a Plant Technician, your role will be crucial to maintaining unique industrial plastic foam manufacturing machinery, including steam boilers, thermal oil heaters, high-pressure compressors, extrusion lines, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly inspect the plant, identify and correct deficiencies, and report issues to management.
• Provide detailed reports for all work completed within our computerised system.
• Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
• Lead ongoing process improvements, developing new ideas and solutions.
• Ensure Health & Safety risks are reported, and controlled, and safe practices are implemented and communicated.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Minimum 5 years of industrial/practical experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Understanding of SCADA/Automated Systems.
• Experience in electrical fault finding, problem analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Maintenance experience, especially with CMMS.

Skills We Value:

• Initiative and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and IT skills.
• Excellent literacy, numerical ability, and communication skills.

If you're passionate about maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our team!