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Maintenance Technician

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You must have ATEX or COMPEX certification, NVQ level 3, mechanical/electrical skills, PLC knowledge, FLT and MEWP licenses, and experience in installation and commissioning.
  • You will maintain and service electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, schedule maintenance, attend meetings, gather data, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Requirements

  • ATEX or COMPEX certification is essential
  • Time-served Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance technician
  • NVQ level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
  • Practical knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical/electronic motion control systems.
  • Practical understanding of PLC systems - ability to interrogate, identify and correct errors.
  • All round understanding of current business functions of raw material movements, production, filtering and tanker loading / offloading
  • Experience of installing and commissioning projects
  • Counterbalance FLT licence
  • MEWP license
  • IOSH
  • CompEx Ex01 - 04 & Ex11

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, heating and ventilation systems, sometimes working within confined spaces and working at height.
  • Identify, carry out and record necessary changes to the Polymer Plant preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Attend regular meetings with Polymer Shift Leaders and Engineering management to discuss requirements and priorities for scheduled maintenance.
  • Compile scheduled maintenance work to be carried out for improving production and asset utilisation based on data received from production KPI’s, RCM data gathering, lean initiative and downtime meetings.
  • Contact plant & equipment manufacturers to obtain technical information to facilitate servicing and repairs to minimise downtime.
  • Keep in touch with progress in energy development, with a view to implementing them at the Polymer Plant for savings.
  • Contribute to Polymer Plant engineering / production projects and provide input to Capital Expenditure requests.
  • Undertake routine “6S” procedures and audits where required.
  • Undertake inspections, installations & maintenance in accordance with the IEC 60079 - 17 standards.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Maintenance Technician.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at the Polymer Plant in Darwen, Blackburn.

Is this a shift-based position?

No, this is a day-based role.

What are the key responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician?

Key responsibilities include the maintenance of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, heating and ventilation systems, identifying and carrying out changes to the preventative maintenance schedule, attending meetings with management, and contributing to engineering projects.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Required qualifications include ATEX or COMPEX certification, a time-served Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance technician, NVQ level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent, and practical knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical/electronic motion control systems.

Is experience with PLC systems necessary?

Yes, practical understanding of PLC systems, including the ability to interrogate, identify, and correct errors, is necessary.

What licenses are needed for this position?

A Counterbalance FLT license and a MEWP license are required.

What certifications are desirable for this role?

CompEx Ex01 - 04 & Ex11 certifications are desirable.

What benefits does Crown Paints offer employees?

Benefits include 28 days of annual leave, health and wellbeing plans, a pension plan with contributions matched by the company, discounted paint for personal use, a yearly tool allowance, an Employee Assistance Programme, discount schemes, and training and development opportunities.

How many years has Crown Paints been manufacturing paint?

Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years.

Does Crown Paints promote an inclusive work environment?

Yes, Crown Paints is committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Darwen, Lancashire

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Crown Paints is a British paint manufacturer. It has been making paint for more than 200 years and is Holder of the Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen.The company is owned by Danish decorative and protective coatings company Hempel.More than 1,250 employees work for Crown Paints, which has its headquarters in Darwen in Lancashire. Its manufacturing sites in Darwen and Hull operate to ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system.