Overview
The Maintenance Assistant supports the smooth operation of the site by performing a wide range of hands-on tasks, including industrial cleaning, assisting technicians, basic maintenance activities, and ensuring plant and site cleanliness. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Controller and working standard hours Monday to Friday (7:45 – 16:15, one shift, with occasional overtime), this role is based at the Performance Products plant in Llanelli, South Wales.
Responsibilities
* Housekeeping: Ensuring plant cleanliness, including industrial cleaning tasks within vessels, ducts, and other equipment (with training provided).
* Maintenance assistance: Supporting mechanical and electrical technicians during maintenance, repair, and installation work.
* DIY & general support tasks: Painting, erecting shelves, assembling furniture, basic building repairs, and other general facility upkeep tasks.
* Specialist activities (after training): Lagging, mobile scaffold tower erection, lubrication of plant, rigging, catalyst sieving, installing signage, equipment inspection, and minor civil works.
* Logistics support: All site activities requiring the use of a forklift truck (FLT), including driver planned maintenance.
* Loading & unloading: Assist with filling, packaging, and preparing both bulk and packed finished products for shipment; unloading raw materials after suitable training.
* Safety & improvement: Actively participating in safety initiatives (VPP), improvement programs, and annual appraisal processes.
Qualifications and experience
We are looking for experienced candidates with excellent communication skills and a solution-focused approach.
* A broad range of practical, hands-on skills (DIY proficiency is essential – candidates should not require basic training in this area).
* Forklift Truck license (advantageous). If not held, 3-day FLT training will be provided.
* Ability and willingness to complete industrial cleaning training and perform related activities.
* Strong awareness of personal safety and safe working practices.
* Flexibility to work overtime when required.
* Willingness to learn and support across different maintenance activities.
* Reliability, responsibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Basic problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.
What to expect next
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Huntsman
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers bring to Huntsman. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Plastics Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Chemical Manufacturing
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