Planned Maintenance & Project Technician

Planned Maintenance & Project Technician Salary: £41,320 Type: Permanent, Full-time Shifts: Sun-Wed 06:00-16:00 Location: Cotes Park Industrial Estate, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4PA Position Summary As a Planned Maintenance & Project Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the site maintenance strategy, developing and maintaining production processors and participating in improvement projects. Key Responsibilities Drive operational performance of Safety, Quality, Speed, Cost and People KPIs. Partner with the Production Shift Lead to coordinate reactive/planned maintenance activities. Play an active role in the delivery of departmental performance targets such as OEE, right first time (RFT), waste and yield. Complete basic equipment condition monitoring, preventative maintenance duties and engineering repairs. Complete Function Tests on the site safety equipment (Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, High Level Alarm, etc.). Complete daily checks on the site utilities, Plant equipment and support the completion of site compliance inspections. Make effective repairs to machinery using established methodology. Utilise, develop and improve the AM and PM systems. Ensures machinery runs effectively and efficiently. Comply with site safety systems. Experience, Knowledge & Skills Mechanical Engineering qualification, or experience, with an understanding of Electrical Engineering (Essential). Knowledge of Production Machinery (Essential), ideally within: Packaging, Food, FMCG, etc. Creative approach to solving problems and being committed to raising and following those creative solutions to relevant stakeholders, departments or colleagues involved. Working knowledge of maintenance techniques associated with autonomous, preventative and predictive maintenance, and an understanding of working within a lower-tier COMAH site. Good understanding of general manufacturing Utilities Plant Equipment (Steam Boilers, Compressed Air Plant, Water Treatment Plant, etc.) (Desirable). Benefits Package Annual Leave: 25 days (increases with length of service). Pension Scheme: Employee 3% & Employer 5% or Employee 4% & Employer 6%. Accident & Life Insurance: 1x annual salary to 4x annual salary (Linked to Employee Pension contribution %). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. Cycle to Work Scheme. PerkBox: Employee Discount and Wellbeing Platform. Diversey, a Solenis Company We are relentlessly pursuing our purpose to go beyond clean to take care of what’s precious. In today’s world of increasing resource scarcity - including water, energy, materials, and labour - we need to achieve more with less for the well-being of today’s generations and for future generations. We stand behind every committed leader and employee of our customers, across all levels of the organisation. We stand with the buyer, the chef, the building service contractor, the food processing manager, the nurse, the doctor, dairy processor, the hotel cleaner, head teacher, the store manager and many more who understand that hygiene and infection prevention are imperative to their business, their customers, their reputation, and the environment. Our determination to take care of the precious resources on our planet and our genuine care for our people, customers, and the environment set us apart. Over the course of 100 years, we have continued to refine our suite of solutions, which combines patented chemicals, dosing and dispensing equipment, cleaning machines, services, and digital analysis. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or in the field, consider joining our team. Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Not seeing a role that best fits your career goals? Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team with a brief note on how you believe you can best apply your skills and bring value to Solenis. Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2026 US Best Managed Company.