The role
Crown Paints invites you to become a part of our fantastic Multi-skilled Maintenance Team, working under the guidance of the Engineering Maintenance Manager at our Polymer Plant in Darwen, Blackburn.
This is a day-based role.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
* Maintenance of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, heating, and ventilation systems, sometimes working within confined spaces and at heights.
* Identify, carry out, and record necessary changes to the Polymer Plant preventative maintenance schedule.
* Attend regular meetings with Polymer Shift Leaders and Engineering management to discuss requirements and priorities for scheduled maintenance.
* Compile scheduled maintenance work to improve production and asset utilization based on data from production KPIs, RCM data gathering, lean initiatives, and downtime meetings.
* Contact plant & equipment manufacturers to obtain technical information to facilitate servicing and repairs to minimize downtime.
* Keep in touch with developments in energy to implement savings at the Polymer Plant.
* Contribute to Polymer Plant engineering and production projects and provide input for Capital Expenditure requests.
* Undertake routine 6S procedures and audits as required.
* Perform inspections, installations, and maintenance in accordance with IEC standards.
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* Time-served Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance technician NVQ level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
* Practical knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical/electronic motion control systems.
* Practical understanding of PLC systems - ability to interrogate, identify, and correct errors.
* ATEX or COMPEX certification is desirable.
* Understanding of current business functions such as raw material movements, production, filtering, and tanker loading/offloading.
* Experience in installing and commissioning projects.
* Counterbalance FLT license.
* MEWP license, IOSH, CompEx Ex & Ex11 certification.
What’s in it for you?
At Crown Paints, we pride ourselves on our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions, and an attractive reward package that includes:
* 28 days of basic annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid mandatory closure period (e.g., Christmas).
* Health & wellbeing plans including medical, dental, and optical treatments for you and your family.
* A generous pension plan with company matching and potential doubling of your contributions.
* Opportunity to purchase significantly discounted paint for personal use.
* Yearly tool allowance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support via helpline with qualified counsellors.
* Discounts on eating out, retail, and leisure activities.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* An inclusive, warm, welcoming, and driven company culture that encourages everyone to be themselves every day without judgment.
More about Crown Paints & Hempel
Crown Paints has been manufacturing paint for over 200 years and proudly holds the Royal Warrant for over 60 years. We are committed to supporting cultural, humanitarian, and scientific causes worldwide. Our workplace values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, creating an inclusive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work, helping us shape a sustainable future with innovative coating solutions.
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