Reliability Technician (Mechanical Maintenance Technician)

Ecolab; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab, Purolite Resins in Llantrisant, Wales, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join the UK Engineering team. You’ll maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise mechanical systems and plant equipment to support safe production.

You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, inspections, and RCA on failures, document in the CMMS, and work with process engineers on improvements. Shift pattern 4 on/4 off, 12-hour days.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in industrial plant
• Experience with fault finding and repair of pumps, gearboxes and seals
• Understanding of UK safety regs (PSSR, PUWER)
• Ability to read complex mechanical drawings and P&IDs
• Proficiency with CMMS for logging work and spares
• Able to write clear technical reports and procedures
• Willingness to work at heights and in confined spaces
• No Immigration Sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Maintain Llantrisant facility mechanical and rotating equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and site inspections.
• Update maintenance procedures and regulatory documentation (PSSR/PUWER/LOLER).
• Follow PTW system and produce RAMS for tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers on RCA and improvements.
• Record all maintenance work in CMMS for audit trail.
• Deliver clear shift handovers and ensure safety.
• Provide remote support and be available for call outs.
• Perform other duties as required by management.
• Work 12-hour shifts (4 on/4 off) on site.

Skills

Fault finding

Root Cause Analysis

Preventative Maintenance

CMMS usage

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Centrifugal pumps

Gearboxes

Mechanical seals

Steam systems

Job description

Ecolab, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology. At Ecolab, Purolite Resins, we manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and the life sciences sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

Ecolab, Purolite Resins is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician who will work within the UK Engineering team and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the UK manufacturing plant. This role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales. Work in Ecolab, Purolite Resins’ Llantrisant Manufacturing Facility to ensure all mechanical and associated plant equipment is safe, functional, and fully maintained to the highest standards. Carry out comprehensive mechanical troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and repair as a primary function, ensuring seamless production and delivering manufacturing output targets.

This role is suitable for candidates with a strong mechanical maintenance background and a focus on industrial plant reliability and safety compliance.

Why choose Ecolab, Purolite Resins?

• A world leading international organisation, benefiting from a diverse, multinational team.

• A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment.

• Manufacture of high-quality technical products developed together with leading minds in the industry.

• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Ensure the continued upkeep of the Llantrisant Manufacturing Facility for all mechanical, rotating equipment, piping systems, and associated plant equipment through a hands-on approach.

• Proactively carry out preventative maintenance (PPM), support service visits, mechanical inspections, and precision alignments focused on mechanical integrity and asset life cycle.

• Develop and update maintenance procedures and other Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental documentation, ensuring strict adherence to PSSR, PUWER, and LOLER regulations.

• Work safely on site, adhering to strict Permit to Work (PTW) systems and producing/following Method Statements (RAMS) for all maintenance tasks.

• Work with Process Engineers, Plant Engineers & other production R&D staff on troubleshooting and improvement projects, leading on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures.

• Ensure all Mechanical Maintenance work (internal & contractors) is carried out correctly and recorded accurately within the CMMS to maintain a robust audit trail.

• Provide high-quality shift handovers, ensuring technical continuity and safety across the 4-on 4-off shift pattern.

• Act as a key stakeholder in the facility and be available for remote support and call out – process to be defined.

• Any other reasonable duties as required by management of the company.

• Working Hours: Shift pattern (4 on 4 off days / 12-hour shifts).

Qualifications:

• Education: HNC/HND qualified in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or a time-served apprenticeship with significant industrial experience.

• Technical Expertise: Strong experience in fault finding and repair of mechanical systems, including centrifugal pumps, agitators, gearboxes, mechanical seals (single/double), and steam systems.

• Compliance Knowledge: A solid understanding of UK statutory regulations, specifically PSSR (Pressure Systems) and PUWER.

• Documentation: Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals.

• Systems: Proficiency in using a CMMS for logging work and managing spares.

• Soft Skills: Ability to write clear technical reports and procedures to support continuous improvement.

• Safety: Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and handle heavy equipment safely.

• Workshop Skills: Competency in precision fitting, machining, and basic fabrication/welding.

• No Immigration Sponsorship available

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience of working in a COMAH or high-hazard chemical environment.

• Experience of Mechanical Maintenance in hazardous areas (ATEX/DSEAR).

• Experience in Condition Monitoring techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).

• Basic electrical awareness (e.g., 18th Edition or experience with three-phase motor replacement).

• Specific training or certifications in rigging, slinging, or forklift operation.

What is in it for you:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: At Ecolab, Purolite Resins, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Aff

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at ournearly threemillion customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner’s mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and dowhat’sright.

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