Mechanical Reliability Technician

West Thurrock

Engineering

Annual

Permanent


Our client is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Technician for their Thames terminal. This is a hands-on permanent role focused on maintaining equipment and systems involving scheduled and reactive maintenance, with the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will be working 35-hours per week, Monday to Friday form 08 00, and will be entitled to a 5% employer pension contribution, increasing to 8% after five years. Other benefits include Bupa health insurance, life assurance and an annual bonus. Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Completing scheduled and reactive mechanical maintenance on rotating equipment, tanks, and other plant systems
  • Performing fire pump testing, valve maintenance, and flame arrestor inspections
  • Ensuring compliance with site safety rules and overseeing contractor activity
  • Monitoring stock levels of mechanical consumables and reporting usage
  • Assisting in the planning, fault-finding, and execution of maintenance tasks to ensure plant uptime
  • Participating in safety audits, redlining technical documents, and contributing to risk assessments and method statements
  • Providing on-call support as part of the terminal's rota system, assisting with ship connections/disconnections and emergency maintenance tasks
You will need:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or time-served Mechanical Technician
  • Significant experience in a chemical manufacturing or storage plant environment
  • Proficiency in reading P&IDs
Training will be provided for additional requirements. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Reliability Technician to work in a dynamic and safety-driven environment, contributing directly to the terminal s operational reliability. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career or get in touch for a comprehensive job specification!

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