As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day preventative and reactive maintenance activities in their designated area and will initiate and be involved in process improvement and project activities. The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Engineering Team Leader.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with other Technicians, Operators, Team Leaders and Managers in own and other departments
• Work safely and always promotes safe working practices and in compliance with national and company standards
• Maintain plant and equipment such as reaction/mixing vessels, decant stations and pumping systems
• Conduct safety and condition checks and on plant and equipment across the site but mainly in your designated area
• Ensure Emaint is updated to track maintenance activities and records
• Planning Maintenance activities, reactive or preventive, and communicating with the Planning and Production teams
• Ensure that reactive and preventive maintenance work lists are completed on time
• Escalate to the Engineering Team Leader any unresolve constraints
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with all company procedures including maintenance procedures, permits, risk assessments and method statements
• Stand in for other Technicians to cover holidays and other periods of absence as required
• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by the Team Leader or Management
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all areas of the maintenance department and when working on site
• Help create and develop standard maintenance operating procedures
• Conduct relevant risk assessments in conjunction with the compliance team
• Provide effective administration and work within the Company Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Systems
• Support other members of the Engineering Team with the feasibility, specification, procurement and installation of new plant and equipment

Minimum Requirements:  

• Qualified to HNC/HND level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Appropriate IT skills (competent user of Emaint, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and the company ERP system)
• Permit writing (depending on sign-off authority and experience)
• DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulation 2002) awareness
• PID (Pipework and Instrumentation Diagram) awareness
• Committed to achieving excellence in equipment availability and reliability
• FLT License is beneficial

Preferred Requirements: 

• Positive attitude, self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable with a hands-on approach
• Good team worker and the ability to work without close supervision
• Good time management
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines to meet production requirements expectations
• Committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of co-workers and the environment
• Promotes team spirit and morale with a positive attitude, even in difficult situations

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.