Maintenance Specialist

1 day ago


Bamber Bridge, United Kingdom Probus Recruitment Ltd Full time
Chemical Process Maintenance Specialist Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist to join our team at our South Preston facility. As a key member of our engineering and maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks across our chemical processing equipment.


About the Role

As a Maintenance Specialist, you will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and be responsible for the maintenance of our chemical processing equipment, including pumps, valves, and gearboxes. You will also be required to maintain a safe working environment, adhering to all relevant health and safety protocols.


Key Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of chemical processing equipment, including pumps, valves, and gearboxes
  • Carrying out routine maintenance tasks, including repairs and replacements
  • Maintaining a safe working environment, adhering to all relevant health and safety protocols
  • Collaborating with the maintenance team to ensure efficient maintenance operations
  • Providing technical support and guidance to other team members

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:



  • A minimum of Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
  • Hands-on experience with different types of pumps, including diaphragm, centrifugal, and gear pumps
  • Hands-on experience with different types of valves, actuators, and solenoids
  • Experience of maintaining different types of gearboxes and installation of different grades of seals
  • Understanding and experience of pneumatics and hydraulics equipment and symbols
  • Understanding of mechanical drawings

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

We are also looking for candidates with:



  • Experience of replacing and installing different types of instrumentation
  • Welding skills, including Tig and Mig
  • Experience of installing and modifying pipework, including welded and threaded pipework
  • Understanding of P&IDs
  • Familiarity and experience with pressurised equipment and vessels
  • FLT WAH Confined Space Certification
  • Mechanical CompEx qualification
  • Supervisory or leadership skills

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £43,000 - £45,000 basic pa, plus overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x rates. You will also receive 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, PHI, and other benefits.


Location and Environment

The role is based at our South Preston facility, which is located in the PR5 post code area. The facility operates in a chemical plant environment, with ATEX protocols in place.


About Us

We are a global process manufacturing company, established over 100 years ago. Our company has a turnover of £3 billion and operates manufacturing plants worldwide. We specialize in producing specialty chemicals for a range of industries.


Equal Opportunities Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.



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