Mechanical Technician - #146817

Job Summary

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. We make scientific discoveries, craft exciting sensory experiences and drive business success and growth. Our mission is to support healthier, happier lives for both people and the planet. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will work within a small team of other Technicians, responsible for daily routine maintenance and utilities activities, ensuring the smooth operation of both Taste and Scent production plants.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all of your work activities are carried out safely, and in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also ensure that Engineering Systems are accurately maintained, critical spares are identified and contribute towards improvement in a proactive way.

The Maintenance Department is a site service (Taste and Scent Divisions) and this role includes supporting 24/7 operations through an on-call standby rota. Working pattern is Monday-Friday (full days) and being part of a six-weekly call-out rota and routine weekend cover.

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Technician, the Mechanical Maintenance Technician will work within a small team of other Technicians, responsible for daily routine maintenance and utilities activities, ensuring the smooth operation of both Taste and Scent production plants. This will also include supporting the delivery of other engineering works and improvements on site from conception to completion as directed by Maintenance Management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on mechanical, electrical, and associated equipment and systems.
• Support the delivery of engineering works and improvements from conception to completion.
• Ensure all work activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of Engineering Systems and identify critical spares.
• Contribute proactively towards improvements.
  
  

Systems:

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for maintenance activities.
• Participate in the on-call standby rota to support 24/7 operations.
• Work Monday-Friday (full days) and be part of a six-weekly call-out rota and routine weekend cover.
  
  

Requirements:

• Mechanical engineering apprenticeship with a minimum of City & Guilds qualification.
• Fault finding and problem-solving expertise.
• Health and Safety competence.
• Willingness to undertake and commit to additional training.
• High level of physical fitness for manual handling activities.
  
  

Required Experience:

• Experience in the chemical industry.
• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in pump/gearbox overhaul.
• FLT driving experience.
• Experience working at height and operating MEWP.
  
  

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more