Shift Maintenance Technician

Ecolab; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolite, part of Ecolab, seeks a Shift Maintenance Technician for its Llantrisant facility. The role involves ensuring the operational effectiveness of mechanical and electrical systems within a leading manufacturing environment, providing opportunities to tackle significant challenges and advance your career.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding and repair of mechanical and electrical control systems.
• HNC qualified or time-served apprenticeship with relevant experience.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continued operation of the Agarose Manufacturing Facility's mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Develop maintenance procedures and documentation.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Health and safety procedures

Education

HNC in engineering discipline

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18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Purolite, an Ecolab company, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Shift Maintenance Technician at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales!

At Purolite, we manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science 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.

Purolite is seeking a Shift Maintenance Technician who will work within the UK Engineering team and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the UK manufacturing plant.

Work in Purolite’s Agarose Manufacturing Facility to ensure all mechanical & electrical equipment is safe, functional, and fully maintained to the highest standards. Carry out troubleshooting as a key part of the engineering team to support production and continued safe operation to deliver manufacturing output targets. This role is suitable for both mechanical and electrical bias candidates.

What’s 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

Why choose Purolite?

A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team

A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment

Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industry

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

What you’ll do:

Ensure the continued running of the Agarose Manufacturing Facility for all process mechanical & electrical equipment through a hands-on approach.

Work with Plant Engineering team, and proactively carry out preventative maintenance, support service visits, calibration, reactive maintenance, inspections and other measures to ensure continued production with respect to mechanical & electrical equipment.

Develop maintenance procedures and other Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental documentation as necessary.

Working safely on site and adhering to health and safety procedures for maintenance work.

Work with Process Engineer, Plant Electrical Engineer & other production/R&D staff on troubleshooting and improvement projects.

Ensure all maintenance (internal & contractors) work is carried out correctly, safely and recorded as per the procedures.

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.

What you'll need:

Experience of fault finding and repair of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical control/automation systems.

Experience with three phase, motors, drives and instrumentation involving flow, pressure, temperature, and level measurement.

Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings

Ability to write clear effective reports and procedures

Ability to follow complex work instructions and document completed work accurately

Ability to work at heights, handle and work with heavy equipment

Basic workshop skills

HNC qualified in an engineering discipline or time served apprenticeship with experience.

Desirable but not essential:

Experience of working in a chemical environment

Experience of Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance in hazardous areas

18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable

Familiar with DSEAR and ATEX zones

Experience of PLC systems, Control Panels, HMi's & SCADA Systems (preferably Siemens S7-1500)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, geneticinformation, marital status, age, or disability.