A fantastic opportunity for a motivated Maintenance Technician has arisen to join a high-performing chemical production team in Goole. With a total salary package of £52,929, a performance bonus scheme, generous pension contributions and a unique shift pattern that gives you 18 consecutive days off, this role offers both financial reward and work-life balance.
If you are a technically skilled professional ready to take the next step in a modern chemical manufacturing environment, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting production systems within a chemical processing environment. You will play a key role in ensuring safe production, consistent product quality and reliable equipment performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Operating and maintaining the production equipment, following operating procedures and operating a chemical process.
* Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
* Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults
* Supporting production teams with equipment reliability and performance
* Assisting with in-process adjustments to maintain efficiency and quality
* Working collaboratively with engineers and operators to meet production targets
* Maintaining accurate records and system data
* Ensuring all work is carried out in line with site safety standards and procedures
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background with a proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solving. A positive mindset and willingness to learn are essential.
You should ideally have:
* A mechanical or electrical qualification (apprentice trained preferred)
* Experience in maintenance within a chemical, manufacturing or process environment
* Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical and/or electrical)
* Good computer literacy
* Experience operating equipment such as FLTs, MEWPs, telehandlers or PASMA (desirable)
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
* Experience using maintenance systems such as SAP (desirable)
* Exposure to PLC or SCADA systems (advantageous)
* A flexible, team-focused attitude and a proactive approach to problem solving
This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a structured 24/7 shift rota:
* 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
* 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts
* Callout participation during rest days
* After 7 cycles, you receive 18 consecutive days off
* The first 2 and last 2 of those days are on call
This schedule offers excellent extended time off while maintaining strong operational support on site.
Salary & Benefits
Total Annual Package: £52,929
* Basic Salary: £36,916
* Shift Allowance: £10,417
* Contracted Overtime: £5,596
Contracted overtime covers callout hours associated with the shift rota.
Additional benefits include:
* Discretionary site performance bonus scheme
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
* Life assurance (4× salary) and group income protection
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Full PPE and protective workwear provided
* On-site parking
Training & Development
A comprehensive training programme covering both technical and mandatory training will be provided. You will also take part in an ongoing performance and development programme designed to support career growth.