Maintenance Operative

Job Description

Are you enthusiastic, passionate, and keen to make a difference with a proactive attitude? If this sounds like you; AmegA Sciences are seeking a Maintenance Operative with a solid understanding and a proven track record in maintenance of buildings, services, and equipment.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Operative; you will be integral to our operations, ensuring that our facilities run smoothly and safely. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preventative Maintenance: Proactively identify and address maintenance needs in buildings, services, and equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintenance Execution: Undertake maintenance tasks within your capabilities, including working with compressed air systems, production equipment (automated filling lines, mixing tanks, etc.), pipe fitting, racking, basic electrical maintenance, and construction work. 
• Contractor Engagement: Liaise with external contractors to ensure quality and efficiency in maintenance tasks.
• Improvement Projects: Identify and implement improvements; manage the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of projects.
• Compliance and Safety: Actively participate in the health and safety team, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
• Inventory and Procurement: Assist with maintenance stock inventory, order spare parts for machines and equipment, and source quotes for maintenance supplies.
• Equipment Management: Conduct daily/weekly inspections and maintain and review maintenance check sheets.

About You

• You must hold a recognised operational qualification or an apprenticeship in maintenance.
• An excellent decision-maker with a focus on hazard identification and risk management. Ensure safe operations and compliance with internal and external safety, environmental, and legislative requirements. 
• General safety certificate or similar.
• Strong ability to communicate business and departmental objectives, fostering an informed and engaged team culture.

What we offer

• A competitive base salary of up to £35,000 + bonus depending on qualifications & experience.
• 26 days annual leave.
• 8% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5% of your pensionable salary.
• 4x salary life assurance
• Income protection
• Selectable benefits such as private medical insurance, a medicash proactive health plan and a cycle to work scheme.

Who are we
Amega Sciences is a member of the ICL group - a well-established company with 34 years of experience in producing niche products for the fertiliser and surfactant industry, serving the agricultural, horticultural, and amenity sectors.

For more information about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com or visit  https://www.icl-uk.uk/  to find out more about ICL’s activities in The UK.

Location:  AmegA Sciences, Daventry, NN11 8PH