Plant Technician

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of materials technology as a Plant Technician. This role is essential for maintaining unique industrial plastic foam manufacturing machinery, including steam boilers and extrusion lines. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, performing preventative maintenance, and leading process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about high standards, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in maintenance and fault finding.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plant machinery and report deficiencies to management.
• Perform maintenance to ensure equipment safety and reliability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Level 3 or above)

Tools

CMMS

SCADA/Automated Systems

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!