About this role
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site equipment and utilities within a highly regulated COMAH/SEVESO environment. Working under the site's Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and Risk Assessment systems, the role involves maintaining a wide range of mechanical assets including motors, pumps, gearboxes, mixers, bearings, seals, and material handling systems, as well as site utilities such as boilers, compressors, chillers, and fire protection equipment. The technician is responsible for testing and maintaining safety-critical equipment, supporting installation and service activities, accurately recording maintenance work through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and participating in incident investigations, root cause analysis, reliability improvement programmes, energy isolation audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also requires strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and ATEX/DSEAR requirements, with the ability to undertake authorised low-risk electrical maintenance tasks where suitably trained and competent.
- All employees are legally responsible for their own health and safety as well as those who may be affected by their acts or omissions. They are also legally required to co-operate in health and safety matters as directed by their employer.
- Working under the sites Permit To Work, LOTO and Risk Assessment systems
- Working within a highly regulated industry (Upper tier SEVESO/COMAH site.)
- Maintaining equipment and working within an ATEX/DSEAR environment.
- Carry out Planned, Preventative and Reactive maintenance
- Mechanical maintenance work on a variety of machinery (Motors, pumps, gearboxes, mixers, bearings, seals, fluid and powder transportation systems, rotating machinery)
- Utilities and services maintenance (Boilers, compressors, chillers, fire protection equipment)
- To maintain and test mechanical Safety Critical Equipment
- To undertake site service and installation duties as required
- To accurately complete job records on the Computer Maintenance Management System inclusive of booking out parts and placing purchase orders when required
- Participation in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Participation in site reliability improvement programmes
- Energy isolation audits and LOTO verification
- Assist in identifying and implementing continuous improvements projects
- Undertake agreed low-risk electrical maintenance activities only when suitably trained, assessed as competent, and authorised in accordance with site procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required
- Qualified Mechanical or Multiskilled Engineering Technician
- Completion of apprenticeship with relevant qualification – Minimum of GNVQ L3 or equivalent
Preferred (Must be willing to attend and complete training)
- Mechanically COMPEX Ex11 certificate
- Confined space entry and rescue certificate
- IPAF certificate
- First aid certificate
- BOAS or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Fabrication and welding skills
- Pneumatic and hydraulic system fault diagnostics and repair experience.
- Pipe fitting skills / experience
- Experience working on automated PLC controlled machinery
- Proven ability to diagnose complex faults to identify root cause and repair
- Understanding of engineering drawings and schematics.
- Knowledge and effective use of a CMMS system
- ATEX/DSEAR knowledge/Experience would be an advantage
- Hazardous site such as chemical experience would be an advantage
- Computer literate
- Able to work under own initiative
- Team player
- Good communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Keen and conscientious approach to Health and Safety is essential