Maintenance Technician – Polymer Manufacturing (Panama Shift Pattern) Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to work in a fast-paced, large-scale manufacturing environment? We are supporting a leading manufacturer of polymer foam products used across construction, packaging, consumer goods, and sports industries. They are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their engineering team at their Croydon-based site. About the Role:Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of industrial equipment, including steam boilers, thermal oil heaters, high-pressure compressors, extrusion equipment, and pressure vessels. You will carry out electro-mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities to ensure the plant operates efficiently and reliably.You will play a key role in supporting the shift teams, reducing downtime, and actively contributing to the transition from a "repair culture" to an "improvement culture". Key Responsibilities:

Provide proactive support to plant and equipment to maximise production output.
Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance tasks across the site.
Respond to breakdowns and maintenance requests, ensuring equipment is safe and reliable.
Complete detailed reports using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
Conduct regular inspections and report or address deficiencies.
Lead and contribute to continuous improvement and project work.
Safeguard health and safety in all maintenance activities, identifying and managing risks.
Take defective plant offline when necessary to ensure safe operations.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience within the UK.
Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical engineering, ideally with exposure to both.
Experience working with pressure systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and SCADA/automation systems.
Proficient in fault finding, maintenance, and small modifications to PLCs (Siemens or Mitsubishi preferred).
Ability to read technical drawings and work both independently and within a team.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.

What's On Offer:

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Shifts: Permanent role working on a Panama shift pattern.
Benefits: 23 shifts holiday, company pension, annual bonus, share purchase scheme, life assurance, and more.
Location: Croydon-based site with exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a leading manufacturing environment, where you will play a crucial role in plant reliability and improvement initiatives.

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