Senior EC&I Technician

Johnson Matthey; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable technology company is seeking a Senior EC&I Technician to enhance equipment reliability and performance at their Royston facility. You will engage in proactive maintenance and improvement initiatives to support production goals and operational efficiency. The role values lean methodologies and adaptability within a team-focused environment, offering competitive remuneration and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Excellent pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated COMAH environment.
• Knowledge of Lean/CI tools for process improvement.
• Familiarity with automation equipment and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive and proactive service on all operational equipment.
• Analyze equipment reliability to solve chronic issues.
• Participate in maintenance programs to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Skills

Lean/CI tools (5S, TPM, RCA, PDCA)

Process automation equipment

Adaptability

Stable performance under pressure

Education

IEE 18th Edition or equivalent

Job description

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As the Senior EC&I Technician you will carry out mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation fault finding, breakdown and Preventative Maintenance repairs on equipment to ensure equipment downtime is minimised to ensure achievement of the production plan.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.
• Improve of OEE through the application of TPM and other Lean tools increasing the mean time between failures (MTBF) while reducing the mean time to repair (MTTR).
• To analyse equipment reliability. To generate ideas for solving chronical issues related with equipment on lines, coating benches and washcoat manufacture. To initiate solutions, new projects and projects for improvements.
• To carry out investigations in safety and breakdown events via 4CP, RCA techniques.
• Participate in Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Programs to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• To work in a safe manner and in such a way that equipment downtime is minimised.

Requirements for the role:

• Knowledge of Lean/CI tools (5S, TPM, RCA, PDCA)
• Experience working in a highly regulated COMAH environment
• IEE 18th Edition or equivalent
• Familiar with process automation equipment
• Be adaptable and maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in responsibilities or work environment
• Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity)

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .