Instrument/Electrical Maintenance Technician

As one of the Instrument/Electrical Maintenance Technician’s, you will join the existing Maintenance team consisting of Electrical and Mechanical Technician’s based on the Clitheroe site. The Maintenance teams’ purpose is to support the several catalyst technologies plants, ensuring a high level of plant availability through reactive repairs, and carrying out the preventative maintenance program. The 32-acre site is an ex-ICI location, that has a diverse range of equipment, and provides a wide variety of work. The site benefits from large capital investment of circa £15-20M per annum.

Starting salary of £45,425 per annum, with potential for growth as you progress in the role.

There is a day rota, working 7:30 – 15:35 Monday to Friday and shift rota working a 12 hour pattern with additional shift disturbance payment with positions available on both rota’s.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

• Respond to plant breakdowns as required to diagnose and resolve faults of an instrumentation or electrical nature.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are entered into the CMMS system, ensuring that job records are completed timely, with all the required detail, and updating information as required such as spares holding.
• Provide support to Maintenance team leader in delivering an effective maintenance function.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, as per the CMMS schedule, mainly consisting of safety critical instrumentation testing.
• Contribute towards equipment reliability improvements, through failure mode effects analysis and RCA program
• Participate in delivering site targets including EHS, Quality and OEE

Requirements for the role:

• Completed a recognised Instrumentation/Electrical maintenance apprenticeship and have attained NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Have a high level of general health and safety awareness appropriate to an chemical environment.
• Should be familiar with formal permit to work systems including lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Have experience working on process plants ideally in the Chemical or oil and gas industry.
• Experienced in using a computerised maintenance management system, such as SAP PM.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

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