Job Title
: Maintenance Technician
Location
: Morden
Salary:
£43,000 per year (40-hour week), plus a London Weighting Allowance of £3,200.
Working Hours
: 40 hours per week; standard hours are 07:00 to 15:00, with an option for 06:00 to 14:00.
The Company:
They are the largest provider of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as the related equipment, engineering services, and solutions to support these products in the UK and Ireland. Every day, they produce, package, and distribute thousands of different types of gases to their customers. Their extensive range includes atmospheric gases, high-purity gases and mixtures, refrigerants, and chemicals. These products are used in a variety of applications, from cooling magnets in hospital MRI scanners to fueling zero-emission vehicles and much more. Whether it's reducing harmful emissions, providing life-saving oxygen, or keeping food fresh, their gases play an essential role in everyday life.
Role Overview:
The Maintenance Technician is a key role within the Maintenance department, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all electrical and instrumentation equipment on site. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Technician will prioritize daily work orders, conduct regular inspections, and perform necessary repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviews daily defect and breakdown situations to effectively prioritize workload.
- Works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to review and plan mandatory SAP work orders on a weekly basis.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs electrical and instrumentation equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Performs routine maintenance and testing on instrumentation equipment, including pressure and temperature gauges, flow meters, level indicators, and control valves.
- Installs new equipment, including wiring, mounting, programming, and testing, to ensure proper functionality.
- Maintains comprehensive records and documentation for all electrical and instrumentation equipment, including installation dates, repairs, maintenance activities, and safety inspections.
- Independently determines the best course of action for maintenance tasks within the organisations guidelines, including deciding whether to repair or replace equipment and reviewing permits to work.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: Time-served apprentice with a City and Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, or ONC qualification in Electrical, preferably with an instrument discipline.
- Certifications: Qualified in Hazardous Area Installations (COMPEX).
- Experience: A minimum of two years of maintenance experience in a chemically related process plant.
- Skills:Proficient in keyboard skills and computer literacy.
- Attributes: Demonstrates integrity and embodies behaviors aligned with creating an inclusive workplace.
Benefits:
- Competitive pension scheme
- Cycle scheme
- Eye test vouchers
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Learning and development programmes
- Access to a discount gateway for retail and entertainment
- Comprehensive employee benefits package