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Your work will directly sustain operations and ensure the long-term reliability of 3CR’s cutting-edgeassets.\nThis is not just another maintenance role;it’syour chance to be part of a transformative journey. You’llbe at the heart of commissioning and maintaininghigh-integrity systems on an upper-tier COMAH site, where your skills in mechanical and electrical engineering will support a proactive EHS culture focused on zero harm. From reactive and preventative maintenance to fault diagnosis and plant modifications, your expertisewill help bring the 3CR facility to life and keep it running at peak performance.\nIf you’reready to make your mark on a project that will define the future of sustainable production, this is your moment.\nWorld-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Mechanical Commissioning Technician, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.\nThe role:\nProvide a skilled execution of Planned, Reactive & Corrective Mechanical and Electrical maintenance activities to ensure the ongoing reliability of equipment across the plant.\n\nDeliver effective problem solving and Mechanical/Electrical fault diagnosis skills, adhering to identified work priorities to ensure that customers and stakeholders are supported in their daily operational needs.\n\nUndertake occasional plant modification work to help enhance plant safety and improve efficiency.\n\nConduct Inspections, testing, adjustments, and monitoring tasks as required to maintain efficient plant and build-in equipment reliability.\n\nKey skills that will help you succeed in this role :\nMust have completed a recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification. BTEC ONC/HNC, C&G Qualifications Parts 1 & 2, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. - Essential\n\nCompleted a City & Guilds Electrical Installation Parts One and Two or equivalent. City & Guilds IEE Wiring Regulations 18th edition (BS7671) - Essential\n\nExperience in a large-scale manufacturing / chemical industry within a maintenance function - Desirable\n\nExperience of working with Profibus networking would be an advantage - Desirable\n\nBase Salary £44,261 plus £792.50 meal allowance and 35% shift allowance.\nYou will be requiredto work a 12.5 hourday shift pattern which includes weekends on a rotation of 5 days on followed by 4 days off in rotation. You may be asked to work outside of normal working hours during particularly busy periods such as the annual Stocktake period in April/May, which also requires adherence to a holiday restriction whilst the Stocktake is being undertaken.\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\n\nCompany-matched Share Incentive Plan\n\nLife Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness\n\nMedical Plans/Health Assessments\n\nRetailer and Wellbeing Discounts\n\nCompetitive Annual Incentive Plan\n\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. 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