Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Bakelite

barry, wales, United-Kingdom
Full-time
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias) responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant assets within a high‑hazard chemical manufacturing environment. Provides mechanical expertise while supporting electrical, instrumentation, and control tasks within competency limits.

Job Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair

  • Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on mechanical equipment such as pumps, vessels, pipework, gearboxes, compressors, boilers, rotating equipment, and mechanical seals.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults safely and efficiently, minimising downtime.
  • Support basic electrical and instrumentation maintenance tasks within competency limits (e.g., fault finding, isolations under supervision, low‑complexity repairs).
  • Ensure all work complies with site safety procedures, permit‑to‑work systems, and relevant UK legislation.