
Maintenance Engineer
Element Solutions Inc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Wantage • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient running of our plant, equipment and facilities.
- Carry out routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
- Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and complete effective repairs.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly to minimise disruption.
- Support engineers with installing, testing, and commissioning new equipment and upgrades.
- Provide technical input into improvement projects and design reviews.
- Maintain accurate documentation, drawings, and maintenance records.
- Work safely at all times and follow site procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Take part in risk assessments, permit‑to‑work processes, and safety improvement activities.
- Conduct equipment inspections and report any issues or hazards.
- Work closely with the operations team to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Assist with planned shutdowns and maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and cross‑functional teams to support day‑to‑day operations.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented and methodical , with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Hands-on and practical , comfortable working with tools and equipment.
- Safety‑driven , with a strong appreciation for working in a regulated chemical environment.
- A strong communicator , able to collaborate with engineers, operators, and external partners.
- Adaptable and proactive , ready to respond to changing priorities or urgent maintenance needs.
- Curious and improvement-focused , always looking for ways to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues quickly and effectively.
- Strong knowledge of safe work practices, permit systems, and risk control in industrial environments.
- Ability to work across engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
- Skilled at managing workload, planning maintenance tasks, and responding to urgent issues.
- Accurate record‑keeping and ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
- Experience with lean practices, reliability engineering, or process optimisation is a plus.
- Comfortable using CMMS systems, digital tools, and standard office applications.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus Bank Hols)
- Annual bonus
- Opportunities for overtime at premium rates
- Paid breaks
- Private medical insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced Company pension
- Subsidised on-site canteen
- Free on-site parking
- Shopping discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical systemselectrical systemsinstrumentation systemstroubleshootingpreventive maintenancecorrective maintenanceequipment inspectionsrisk assessmentslean practicesreliability engineering
Soft Skills
detail-orientedproblem-solvinghands-onsafety-drivenstrong communicatoradaptableproactivecuriousimprovement-focusedworkload management