Lubrication Technician

As a key member of our Reliability team, you will deliver a precision lubrication programme that keeps our Scarborough plant running safely, reliably and at its best. Your work will have a direct and measurable impact on reducing unplanned downtime, extending asset life and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Reporting to the Reliability Lead, you will embed best-practice lubrication as a foundation of our asset care strategy, ensuring the right lubricant reaches the right point, in the right quantity, at the right time. Operating in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you will also uphold the hygiene, contamination‑control and food‑safety standards that protect product quality every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Execute the planned preventive lubrication schedule, completing tasks on time and recording them accurately in the CMMS.
• Apply lubricants in line with OEM specifications, maintaining storage, handling and dispensing standards to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Inspect bearings, gearboxes and other components for signs of wear, leaks or abnormal conditions, escalating findings where needed.
• Monitor automatic lubrication systems and single‑point lubricators, identifying issues before failure occurs.
• Maintain accurate records of lubrication activity, consumption and stock levels to support timely replenishment.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental and food‑safety standards including GMP and correct use of food‑grade lubricants.
• Raise detailed notifications in SAP to support Work Order planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and hygiene teams to coordinate activity around production schedules and planned shutdowns.
• Support continuous improvement of lubrication routes, intervals and practices to drive reliability and OEE gains.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• A recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical or maintenance engineering), or relevant time‑served experience.
• A machinery lubrication qualification (e.g., ICML MLT I) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.
• Demonstrable experience in a maintenance, reliability or lubrication role, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing or a comparable high‑care environment.
• Sound mechanical knowledge of rotating equipment, bearings, gearboxes and lubrication delivery systems.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance principles, with confident use of a CMMS (SAP).
• Awareness of food‑safety, GMP and hygiene requirements, including the use of food‑grade lubricants (desirable).
• Strong attention to detail, with accurate record‑keeping and the discipline to follow procedures precisely.
• A strong personal commitment to health and safety.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Additional CBM qualifications (e.g., ISO 18436‑2 Mobius Category I) (desirable).

Benefits

• Paid overtime.
• Single private healthcare.
• An excellent salary sacrifice pension scheme where the employer contributes double up to 12% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave from day one plus bank holidays (increasing with service), with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year.
• Life insurance cover.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Medicash health cash plan, including virtual GP and wellbeing support.
• Salary sacrifice cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• A paid ‘Chips In’ volunteering day, supporting community projects.

McCain Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.