Job title: Mechanical Commissioning Technician
Location: Royston
The Mechanical Commissioning Technician works within the Operational Readiness team at Johnson Matthey’s Royston site, reporting to the Maintenance Lead, to commission and maintain primary and auxiliary production equipment and utility support systems on the 3CR (3rd Century Refinery) project. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical engineering tasks to sustain operations and ensure the long‑term reliability of the plant’s assets, supporting a proactive EHS culture and zero harm environment.
The role
* Provide skilled execution of planned, reactive and corrective mechanical and electrical maintenance activities to ensure the ongoing reliability of equipment across the plant.
* Deliver effective problem solving and mechanical/electrical fault diagnosis skills, adhering to identified work priorities to support customers and stakeholders in their daily operational needs.
* Undertake occasional plant modification work to enhance plant safety and improve efficiency.
* Conduct inspections, testing, adjustments, and monitoring tasks as required to maintain efficient plant and build‑in equipment reliability.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role
* Must have completed a recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification. BTEC ONC/HNC, C&G Qualifications Parts 1 & 2, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. - Essential
* Completed a City & Guilds Electrical Installation Parts One and Two or equivalent. City & Guilds IEE Wiring Regulations 18th edition (BS7671) - Essential
* Experience in a large‑scale manufacturing / chemical industry within a maintenance function - Desirable
* Experience of working with Profibus networking would be an advantage - Desirable
Base Salary & Working Conditions
Base salary £44,261 plus £792.50 meal allowance and 35% shift allowance. The role requires a 12.5‑hour day shift pattern, including weekends on a 5 days on/4 days off rotation, with possible overtime during busy periods such as the annual Stocktake (April/May) and holiday restrictions during that period.
What we offer
* Competitive Retirement savings
* Company‑matched Share Incentive Plan
* Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
* Medical Plans/Health Assessments
* Retailer and Wellbeing Discounts
* Competitive Annual Incentive Plan
Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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