Plant Technician

Zotefoams; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cellular material technology seeks a Plant Technician to join their dynamic team in Croydon. This role involves inspecting and maintaining production equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while driving continuous improvement. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, the company offers extensive training and professional growth opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will make a significant impact in diverse markets such as automotive, healthcare, and aviation. If you’re passionate about engineering and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of UK experience in FMCG or moulding industry preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plant equipment and report issues to management.
• Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure Health & Safety risks are controlled and reported.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Problem analysis

Continuous improvement

Health & Safety understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification (min. NVQ level 3)

Tools

SCADA/Automated Systems

Job description

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Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, headquartered in Croydon, UK, with additional manufacturing sites in Kentucky, USA and Brzeg, Poland, Oklahoma, USA (foam products manufacture and conversion) and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).

We produce lightweight foams for various markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and sells advanced insulation systems

The Company is on a fast growth path, with strong revenue and profitability growth in recent years and ambitious growth plans for the near future.

Role Responsibilities~

You will regularly inspect the plant including industrial boilers, compressors, pumps, fire panels, and report issues to management. Complete detailed PPM works on production equipment including pneumatic conveying systems, conveyors, extruders, pressure vessels, QCP equipment. In addition, provide detailed reports for all work completed within our computerised system whilst performing planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment safety, reliability and lead ongoing process improvements, developing new ideas and solutions. Finally ensure Health & Safety risks are reported, and controlled, and safe practices are implemented and communicated.

Qualifications/ Experience~

• Mechanical engineering qualification (min. NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
• 2+ years of UK experience, especially within FMCG, moulding or similar industry will be beneficial. Full training for site specific equipment will be provided
• Understanding of Health & Safety
• Understanding of SCADA/Automated Systems will be beneficial but not must have as training will be provided
• Experience in mechanical fault finding, problem analysis, and continuous improvement
• Completion of planned maintenance routine experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent literacy, numerical ability, and communication skills.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Values

Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.

Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.

Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.

Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Zotefoams is a world leader in cellular material technology. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams in Croydon, UK and Kentucky, USA for diverse markets worldwide. These markets include sports and leisure, storage and protection, automotive, aviation and space, railway, healthcare, building, marine and the military.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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