Description:
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Mechanical Technician, you will help drive our goals by:
- Install, maintain, and repair mechanical components and plant equipment using engineering drawings, tools, and workshop machinery; fabricate parts from blueprints or through reverse engineering.
- Conduct equipment testing, commissioning, and fault diagnosis on manufacturing systems including pumps, fans, conveyors, furnaces, and piping for hazardous/non-hazardous fluids.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and corrective tasks; use SAP (CMMS) to record work, manage hours, and support spare parts procurement.
- Comply with Johnson Matthey’s safety policies, procedures, and engineering standards, including Life Saving Policies and Management of Change; perform additional duties as required.
You will work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, including days, and weekends on a 5-on, 4-off rotation.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship with a minimum Level 2 qualification in mechanical, fabrication, or maintenance.
- Skilled in mechanical maintenance, fabrication, installation, repairs, and interpreting technical drawings in industrial environments.
- Proficient with tools, workshop equipment, hydraulics/pneumatics, MS Office, and SAP; strong understanding of safety regulations.
- Self-motivated team player with strong communication, attention to detail, manual handling capability (up to 25kg), and a safety-first mindset.