Maintenance Technician in Tamworth

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day preventative and reactive maintenance activities across site equipment and facilities. This role works closely with the Engineering and Production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation. The position also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Engineering Team Leader and work collaboratively with Technicians, Operators, Team Leaders, and Managers across departments
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment, including reaction/mixing vessels, decant stations, and pumping systems
• Plan and execute maintenance activities, coordinating with Planning and Production teams to minimise downtime
• Complete reactive and preventative maintenance work orders within agreed timeframes and elevate unresolved constraints as required
• Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded and tracked within the CMMS (Emaint)
• Carry out safety and condition checks across site equipment, ensuring compliance with company procedures, permits, risk assessments, and method statements
• Support engineering projects, plant improvements, and modifications, including installation of new equipment
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the maintenance department and when working on site
• Promote safe working practices and operate in line with company core values of Safety, Care, and Trust

Minimum Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 1–3 years’ experience in a maintenance or engineering environment
• Proven skills in fault finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Competent IT skills, including use of CMMS software and Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

Preferred Requirements

• FLT licence (beneficial but not essential)
• Permit writing experience (training provided if required)
• DSEAR awareness
• P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) awareness
• Experience supporting plant upgrades, modifications, or new equipment installations

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.