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As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.\nAs a mechanical Technician, you will join an established Mechanical Team within our top tier COMAH site, this role requires an experienced Industrial Mechanically biased maintenance technician who is able to demonstrate and execute a wide range of practical Mechanical skills, ranging from basic workshop skills including fabrication of pipework, steelwork, and plastics to working out on plant in a methodical & logical manner such that reactive faults can be identified and repaired safely, alongside working proactively by working on Planned maintenance & Routines scheduled by our Maintenance planner.\nAs a Mechanical Technician, you will help drive our goals by:\nResponsible for the delivery of preventative/proactive maintenance of Mechanical systems and its sub or support systems\nAttending to any reactive/corrective maintenance that arises\nFault finding, completing any repairs/replacements/calibration or set-up, installation of new systems/equipment, commissioning alongside operations on returning to service\nContribute to improving the site performance in all aspects of safe operation, regulatory compliance, productive output and cost efficiency by improving the engineering reliability of site equipment and ensuring appropriate maintenance frequency of assets is complied with.\nKey skills that will help you succeed in this role:\nExtensive hands on experience for mechanical maintenance in the Chemical/Pharmaceutical/Oil & Gas/Manufacturing industries \nWorking knowledge of LOTO and permit to work systems \nExperience working with high hazard systems (i.e Chlorine, HCL, Caustic, high pressure or/and high temperature systems)\nExpertise in troubleshooting and triaging mechanical equipment failures \nKnowledge and experience of site services, Gas, Compressed air, Steam, cooling water and how to deenergise and work on safely.\nKnowledge and use of technical drawings & operator manuals alongside Mechanical exploded view/cross sectional drawings & P&ID’s to aid fault diagnosis process.\nExpertise in troubleshooting and triaging mechanical equipment failures \nExperienced in the maintenance, stripping, repairing and installing of: pumps (peristaltic, centrifugal, diaphragm, dosing), mechanical seals, GRP equipment, glass-lined vessels, tanks, agitators, gearboxes, fans, valves, calciners, belt filters, filter presses)\nKnowledge of glassware equipment and pipework \nExperience in pipework fabrication and installation - including plastic pipework (PVDF, PP, PVC) and steel pipework\nEven if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!\nWhat we offer:\nWe make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and offer benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:\nCompetitive Retirement savings\nCompany-matched Share Incentive Plan\nLife Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness\nMedical Plans/Health Assessments\nRetailer and Wellbeing Discount\nCompetitive Annual Incentive Plan\nReady to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!\nAt JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.\nFor any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.\nClosing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.\n#LI-AG1\n#LI-Onsite\n#CVL\n#JMUK\nTo submit your application, please click the \"Apply\" button online.\nAll applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.\nFor more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. 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