Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Low Moor, Bradford
Schedule: Monday to Friday days – 37 hours per week
About Solenis
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
Job Summary
We are thrilled to go to market for a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. Based at our Low Moor, Bradford manufacturing site, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our mechanical systems. Your role will involve diagnosing and repairing faults, carrying out preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician
1. Perform routine and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including pumps, conveyors, motors, and other process plant machinery.
2. Diagnose mechanical faults and repair them efficiently to minimize downtime.
3. Conduct preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability and extend lifespan.
4. Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
5. Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for process improvement.
6. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
7. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
About you
1. A minimum qualification to NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering or a related discipline.
2. Proven experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment.
3. Strong mechanical skills with the ability to work on a wide range of machinery.
4. Knowledge of maintenance systems, processes, and tools.
5. Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
6. Experience with predictive maintenance techniques is desirable.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent problem-solving skills.
9. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
The benefits
1. An attractive Salary
2. Annual Bonus Scheme
3. Comprehensive Benefits: Including a company-enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare and life assurance.
4. Access to an on-site gym with an instructor.
5. Multi-faith rooms
6. Employee assistance programme.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. On-site parking, some bays with electric vehicle charging stations.
We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.
At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.
Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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