About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Maintenance Technician

AkzoNobel Ashington

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of plant and equipment across our Ashington manufacturing site.

The role is primarily focused on routine electrical safety and maintenance activities, including planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance. You will work closely with the wider maintenance team to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and ensure the site operates safely and efficiently.

While the role is electrically focused, you will also support the mechanical maintenance team where required, with approximately 20% of the role involving mechanical maintenance activities. Mechanical training and development will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned, preventative, and corrective electrical maintenance across the Ashington manufacturing site.
• Complete electrical safety inspections, testing, and maintenance activities to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical equipment to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support the mechanical maintenance team with equipment maintenance and repairs, approximately 20% of the role.
• Work safely in line with Safe Systems of Work, isolation procedures, Permit to Work requirements, and point-of-work risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), with SAP PM experience desirable.
• Support the development and maintenance of task lists, Standardised Work Documents, and isolation/change control procedures.
• Support improvements to MTTR, MTBF, and maintenance tactics through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical technicians and the wider maintenance team to ensure effective site support.
• Ensure statutory inspections, planned maintenance, and critical work are completed safely, on time, and in full.
• Participate in HSE&S, quality, and sustainability activities, including risk assessments and behavioral safety observations.
• Support investigations into equipment, safety, and quality issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Apply 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste, equipment loss, and downtime.
• Participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 MDI activities and contribute to site improvement plans.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment condition, lubrication, and basic care.
• Take ownership of personal development and maintain relevant technical knowledge and qualifications.