Mechanical Engineering Technician

Syngenta is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our innovative manufacturing team. Youll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our plants mechanical systems. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment. Youll collaborate with various teams to ensure safe reliable operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What youll be doing:

• Follow and implement Safe Systems of Work maintaining the highest HSEQ standards.
• Deliver first-line maintenance across the sites plants and mechanical systems.
• Complete planned and preventative maintenance routines.
• Use problem-solving tools and techniques to accurately diagnose faults and defects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to coordinate and execute work effectively minimising downtime.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements communicating feedback on changes.
• Develop and use Engineering Guides check sheets and Routine Maintenance Documents.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records including Bills of Materials technical reports and time bookings.

Qualifications :

• Relevant apprenticeship with at least 3 years hands-on experience or a craft qualification (City & Guilds NVQ) or HNC.
• Understanding of HSEQ standards and safe systems of work on a Top Tier COMAH site.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering systems equipment and procedures.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP preferred) and good computer literacy.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a proactive team-focused mindset.

Additional Information :

Site Details

At the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre we make important Crop Protection products that are used in over 120 countries worldwide. These products help our growers to meet the ever-increasing demand for food feed and fuel and our talented & dedicated teams make this possible. 

The Huddersfield team is proactive driven and friendly with a strong emphasis on diversity equality and inclusion.  We work cross functionally to get the job done come and join us! 

What we offer

• An extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.  
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• A strong learning culture and a wide range of training and development opportunities including support for externally recognized professional qualifications.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.  

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: Work :

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Employment Type :

Contract