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Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
Engineering Technician
AkzoNobel Deeside Clwyd CH5 2UA
We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role even if you dont meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
Weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings theres a good chance youre only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. Its what youd expect from the most sustainable paints company which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
As a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician at our Deeside manufacturing site youll play a key role in keeping production running safely efficiently and with minimal disruption. Youll work across electrical mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic systemssolving problems improving reliability and supporting site-wide maintenance initiatives.
This is a varied and hands-on position requiring a flexible and proactive approach and offering an opportunity to build deep cross-disciplinary expertise in a dynamic production environment.
Job Responsibilities
Deliver both planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a wide range of process and plant equipment.
Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and control systems.
Conduct routine electrical testing inspections and repairs in line with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to install upgrade and commission new equipment and modifications.
Assist in fault finding and root cause analysis implementing sustainable solutions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reliability uptime and plant efficiency.
Participate in HAZOPs risk assessments and equipment criticality evaluations.
Support external contractors and supplier partners to ensure safe and effective execution of technical work.
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with AkzoNobels health safety environmental and quality standards.
What Were Looking For
Recognised engineering apprenticeship and minimum NVQ Level 3 or HNC in an Engineering discipline.
Strong hands-on experience with both electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or process environment.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and ideally CompEx EX0106 qualified.
Knowledge of hazardous area safety preferably from a chemical or coatings production environment.
Trained in electrical inspection processes.
What Makes You Stand Out
Proven ability to work across disciplines and switch between tasks effectively.
Excellent problem-solving decision-making and communication skills.
Confined space entry accreditation and high safety awareness.
A team-focused mindset and willingness to support others with knowledge sharing.
What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
Income protection.
Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Employee Life Assurance.
Great Pension - Employee contribution up to 6% pcm and Company contribution up to 12% pcm (total 18% pcm)
product discounts.
Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex retail card dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID:45221
Required Experience:
IC
Full Time