Engineering Technician

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s 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. We’re 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. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Engineering Technician 
Deeside, Clwyd CH5 2UA

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re 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. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
You be a member of a small team performing reactive and proactive maintenance on factory machinery and infrastructure to minimise downtime for our production facility in Deeside. Vital will be the ability to ensure work is completed in line with recognised codes and practices.

Job Responsibilities 
•    Perform preventative/planned maintenance activities.
•    Respond to equipment breakdowns & diagnose faults.
•    Work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic & electrical equipment.
•    Carry out routine electrical inspections & complete repairs as required using both mechanical & electrical skills.
•    Collaborate with colleagues to install & commission new mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic & electrical equipment.
•    Support the supplier partner selection process.
•    Work safely & promote safe working practices.
•    Identify, select & inspect critical equipment through HAZOP evaluation techniques.
•    Participate in identifying & executing continuous improvement activities to improve performance.

Job Requirements 
•    Good GCSE passes including Maths & English
•    Engineering Apprenticeship NVQ3 – HNC Diploma
•    18th Edition Wiring Regulations plus Compex Cert Ex01-06
•    Portable Appliance testing trained
•    Mechanical/electrical experience preferably in an environment where hazardous or flammable chemical are handled

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
•    Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Confined space entry accreditation
•    Strong health & safety awareness.

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 applicable. In 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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For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

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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 applicable. In 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