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Job title: Mechanical Technician (Fitter) - Shift Work
Location: Brimsdown, UK
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Mechanical Technician, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
Job responsibilities:
- Carrying out mechanical maintenance, installation and repair of plant equipment and machinery
- Diagnosing faults and resolving issues to maintain safe and reliable operations
- Completing planned preventative maintenance, free from nicotine products for at least 3 months
- PPM and inspections across site
- Fabricating or modifying components using engineering drawings or reverse engineering techniques
- Maintaining critical systems including pumps, conveyors, valves, furnaces and piping
- Recording maintenance activities and identifying spare parts requirements using SAP
Working Hours: You will be required to work a 12-hour shift pattern, on day and nights, which includes weekends on a rotation of 5 days on followed by 4 days off in rotation.
What we offer:
- We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities.
- 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
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- Completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training
- Experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering environments
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documents
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
- Strong focus on health and safety with good communication and teamwork skills
Due to the nature of this role applicants must be non-smokers and have been
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.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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At Johnson Matthey, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes free lunches, discretionary bonuses, and health plans. Our inclusive work culture fosters employee growth and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in the transition to net-zero while working alongside a diverse team in Royston and Enfield.
