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Salary Wychem, and Ascensus Specialties Company, is excited to announce the opening for a Maintenance Engineer position, offering you the opportunity to become part of a compact yet flourishing team with a global presence. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in overseeing the company's production, quality control, health and safety, and environmental systems. Our manufactured chemicals are utilized in a variety of products like essential medicines and cutting-edge 4K LED televisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform directed maintenance, servicing, administrative, and related tasks under the Maintenance Lead's guidance.
- Prioritize safety by conducting basic risk assessments, ensuring safe operations, and compliance with company procedures.
- Collaborate with departments to meet work priorities and client expectations.
- Maintain effective communication with employees and suppliers for timely completion of maintenance tasks.
- Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
- Assist the Maintenance Lead in problem-solving and troubleshooting activities.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent, of which two should be Math and English.
- A working knowledge of Office 365, Viso, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of working with hazardous chemicals and materials, including associated risks.
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations relevant to the role, such as working at heights, handling dangerous substances, and working in explosive atmospheres.
- Basic proficiency in using tool craft equipment, including grinding and welding tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in maintenance departments within chemical or potentially explosive atmosphere environments.
- Ability to understand technical drawings like electric plans and building plans, although not essential.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD is beneficial but not required.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.
- Company supplied Pension.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Life Assurance.
- Group Income Protection.
- Group Critical Illness.
- Personal Incentive Bonus scheme.
About Ascensus Specialties
We partner with companies of all kinds to develop chemical solutions that improve everyday products and processes to enhance people’s lives.
Ascensus Specialties, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Ascensus Specialties, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Application Deadline
April 30, 2024
Department
Maintenance
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Newmarket, Suffolk
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
Maintenance Supervisor
