Johnson Matthey
Mechanical Technician
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Job Title: Mechanical Technician (Shift-Based Role)
Location: Royston, UK (on-site)
Positions Available: 2 for day's shift
Salary: £44,113 + 20% shift allowance - lunch allowance £396.25 = £53,331.85 + benefits
About the Role:
Join Johnson Matthey, a company with more than 200 years of history, and contribute to the transition to net-zero. As a Mechanical Technician, you will join an established Mechanical Team within our top tier COMAH site. This role requires an experienced Industrial Mechanically biased maintenance technician capable of demonstrating and executing a wide range of practical Mechanical skills, ranging from basic workshop skills including fabrication of pipework, steelwork, and plastics to working out on plant in a methodical & logical manner such that reactive faults can be identified and repaired safely, alongside working proactively by working on Planned maintenance & Routines scheduled by our Maintenance planner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the delivery of preventative/proactive maintenance of Mechanical systems and its sub or support systems.
- Attending to any reactive/corrective maintenance that arises.
- Fault finding, completing any repairs/replacements/calibration or set-up, installation of new systems/equipment, commissioning alongside operations on returning to service.
- Contribute to improving the site performance in all aspects of safe operation, regulatory compliance, productive output and cost efficiency by improving the engineering reliability of site equipment and ensuring appropriate maintenance frequency of assets is complied with.
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Key Skills:
- Previous Manufacturing/Chemical industry experience.
- Knowledge and experience of site services, Gas, Compressed air, Steam, cooling water and how to deenergise and work on safely.
- Knowledge and use of technical drawings & operator manuals alongside Mechanical exploded view/cross sectional drawings & P&ID’s to aid fault diagnosis process.
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What We Offer:
- Competitive salaries aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities.
- Supportive of hybrid and flexible working.
- Benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
- Competitive Retirement savings.
- Company-matched Share Incentive Plan.
- Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness.
- Medical Plans/Health Assessments.
- Retailer and Wellbeing Discounts.
- Competitive Annual Incentive Plan.
Join Us:
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For Any Queries or Accessibility Requirements:
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Closing Date for Applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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Equal Opportunities Employer:
Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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