Mechanical Technician - Chemical Manufacturing - Permanent - Hull - Salary depending on experience + Benefits

We're looking for a Mechanical Technician who is highly motivated and who wants to be part of our client's growing business that provides lots of opportunity for career progression.

Our client is one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, employing thousands of people across sites in 29 countries.

You will be based at their Hull site, which is one of the largest producers of acids in Europe. The products they produce are essential building blocks used in almost every industry.

Be part of their journey to net zero

Sustainability is at the heart of their business, and they have created a road map to achieving net zero. They are investing in this sustainable future right now; you could be part of their journey.

The opportunity

The main responsibilities for this role are the execution of cost-effective engineering and maintenance plans for the assets our client's Hull Site to achieve safe, reliable, high-rate operations.

If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then our clients open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your career. They value daily collaboration and teamwork, reaping the benefits of working on site/office based.

What they offer

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus plan

Generous contributory pension

Life assurance 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with option to buy extra annual leave and flex 5 of these bank holidays

Ongoing career development

Wide range of benefits including discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans and high street discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Online health and fitness hub for employees, plus friends and family

Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services - for employees and family.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Key accountabilities

Monitor equipment performance, maintain, repair and troubleshoot.

Be actively involved and provide suggestions on equipment performance and/or any problems experienced on equipment.

Manage spares for such equipment in conjunction with Maintenance Supervisor and coordinator.

Laser alignment of rotating equipment.

Practice preventative maintenance and use of specialised equipment.

Electronic recording of maintenance activities and interacting with the IT Systems, including: SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power point.

Working within the Control of Work systems and accompanying SSO's.

Supervise and facilitate people and work where required, including day to day supervision of contractors and service providers if required.

Assisting and facilitating in leak sealing activities.

Assisting and facilitating with HP Jetting when required - training can be provided.

About you

Ideally, our client is looking for someone with previous work experience within the process/petrochemical industry who is familiar with Control of work and COMAH sites.

The successful candidate will be ONC qualified in an engineering related subject with experience of line management and working with maintenance teams.

The ability to progress a job from initiation to completion, including organising support services is key along with the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

You will be able to work in a flexible environment with staff at all levels, therefore excellent communication skills are essential.

A sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles are also essential to be successful in this role, these include:

Knowledge of Pumps and their application.

Knowledge of hand valves, types and use, repair.

Proficient in joint repair, gasketing and bolting selection.

Knowledge of Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.

Knowledge of the following advantageous: Leak sealing, HP Jetting, Oil analysis, Vibration analysis, Laser alignment, Thermography, small bore pipe installation.

Knowledge of steam distribution systems, heat tracing etc.

As additional training may be required, you will also be comfortable to attend internal and external training courses to help gain or maintain competencies as part of your role