Maintenance Technician

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Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team on a permanent basis at the John Crane production facility. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of facility-related plant and equipment to ensure maximum uptime and optimal performance. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance activities while adhering to all Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and quality standards. This is a hands-on position requiring a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to support the overall reliability and efficiency of our production operations.

This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Maintain various facility related plant and equipment including low pressure air systems
• Perform both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Assist in the validation and commissioning of new and existing plant/equipment.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs, including work orders, maintenance tasks, and inventory usage on the EAM system.
• Provide first line supervision to on-site contractor’s activities.
• Support other onsite maintenance work when required.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities within the department
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialised repairs or installations when necessary.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies, placing orders as needed.
• Be available for weekend or on-call work as required to address urgent maintenance issues or support critical operations.

The Individual

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or similar role.
• Experienced in reading technical, drawings and fault diagnoses.
• Experienced in supervising contractors and their activities on site. Ensure their appropriate documentation and permits are valid and correct.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in using maintenance EAM software and MS Office.
• Familiar with operational / shop floor best practices and performance standards.
• Attend training as required to maintain personal qualification/competence.
• Any other duties as required by line management, commensurate with the post holder’s level of training and competence
• Decision making ability and good influencing / team working skills.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Self-driven with good attention to detail.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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