Join our team as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our industrial site. 

About the Role 

In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of mechanical equipment in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking proactive individuals who thrive in a collaborative team and are dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This role may progress to a shift-based position if this is of interest to the successful candidate. Should this occur, a shift allowance of £9,425.45 per annum would also be paid in addition to the base salary.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities on mechanical systems and equipment across the site, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults on machinery such as pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, and compressors.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and other technicians.
• Complete maintenance records and accurately update documentation including work orders, parts usage and equipment history.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and participate in root cause analysis and reliability initiatives.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures, championing safe working practices at all times.
• Support minor project upgrades, installations and modifications as required by the business.

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Experience in a similar mechanical maintenance or technician role on an industrial manufacturing COMAH site.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical systems, fault finding, and repair methods.
• An awareness of the main regulations affecting industrial sites 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and continuous professional development.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• A minimum of 3yrs experience maintaining industrial chemical process equipment.
• Detailed knowledge and experience maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, condition monitoring, various drive systems and fluid and material handling systems.
• Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

 Flexibility

• Flexibility to work overtime or provide cover during holidays, sickness, or planned shutdowns is essential.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!

As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.

We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.