Mechanical Maintenance Technician

  • fulltime
  • Kingston upon Hull
  • GBP 1 to 2 Annum

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, with a presence in close to 30 countries. 

You will be based at the Hull site, as mechanical maintenance technician, you will be responsible for the execution of cost-effective engineering and maintenance plans for the EtAc assets at Hull Site to achieve safe, reliable, high rate operation.

Our client execute the mechanical plant maintenance with an in-house team, led by a Maintenance supervisor, a Mechanical Engineer and a Maintenance coordinator. All maintenance is recorded, planned and executed via a SAP computerised system.

The role is also intended as a potential development opportunity to acquire/demonstrate plant assurance experience such that the holder can progress into a Supervisor / Coordinator role.

If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then our client's open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your career. 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary annual bonus plan  
  • Generous contributory pension
  • Life assurance25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with option to buy extra annual leave and flex 5 of these bank holidays
  • Ongoing career development
  • Wide range of benefits including discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans and high street discounts
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Online health and fitness hub for employees, plus friends and family
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services – for employees and family.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Volunteering opportunities

Key accountabilities of mechanical maintenance technician

  • Monitor equipment performance, maintain, repair and troubleshoot.
  • Be actively involved and provide suggestions on equipment performance and/or any problems experienced on equipment.
  • Manage spares for such equipment in conjunction with Maintenance Supervisor and coordinator.
  • Laser alignment of rotating equipment.
  • Practice preventative maintenance and use of specialised equipment.
  • Electronic recording of maintenance activities and interacting with the IT Systems, including: SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power point.
  • Working within the Control of Work systems and accompanying SSO’s.
  • Supervise and facilitate people and work where required, including day to day supervision of contractors and service providers if required.
  • Assisting and facilitating in leak sealing activities.
  • Assisting and facilitating with HP Jetting when required – training can be provided.

About you

Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous work experience within the process/petrochemical industry who is familiar with Control of work and COMAH sites.


A sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles are also essential to be successful in this role, these include:


    • Knowledge of Pumps and their application.
    • Knowledge of handvalves, types and use, repair.
    • Proficient in joint repair, gasketing and bolting selection.
    • Knowledge of Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
    • Knowledge of the following advantageous: Leak sealing, HP Jetting, Oil analysis, Vibration analysis, Laser alignment, Thermography, small bore pipe installation.
    • Knowledge of steam distribution systems, heat tracing etc.



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