Salary: £35,000–£45,000
Location: Billingham
About Natara
Natara Global is a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying
customers across a range of international markets. Its North East manufacturing
operations combine complex process plant, strong technical capability and a focus on
safety, quality and reliable delivery.
Natara is currently investing in and strengthening its engineering capability, creating
opportunities for people who want to contribute to the safe, efficient and continuous
improvement of its manufacturing sites.
The Role
As part of Natara’s engineering team, the Maintenance Technician will diagnose faults
and carry out routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant,
machinery and associated components. The role may also involve installing machinery
and equipment across the site.
Key Responsibilities
• Assemble, position and install mechanical equipment and systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs.
• Test plant, machinery and associated components.
• Remove, replace and disassemble mechanical equipment safely.
• Work in accordance with all legislative, regulatory and site requirements.
• Follow established reporting procedures and safe systems of work.
• Prepare and reinstate work areas, materials and equipment correctly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment manuals,
work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Select and use the correct tools and equipment.
• Identify defects and testing anomalies and determine the appropriate action.
• Communicate maintenance findings and technical information clearly.
• Use digital systems and equipment to support maintenance activities.
• Take responsibility for the care and security of tools and equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
• An ECITB apprenticeship or another recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Alternatively, an HNC or HND supported by appropriate practical experience.
• Mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production, food
or process environment.
• Awareness of CompEx working practices and hazardous-area operations.
• Experience of working within a formal Permit to Work system and Site Safety
Management System would be beneficial.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• A working knowledge of food-industry practices would be advantageous.
Natara Values
All employees are expected to demonstrate Natara’s values.
• We care.
• Be customer-focused.
• Raise the bar.
• Think and act as one team.
• Do the right thing.
• We deliver.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and cv to recruitment@natara-global.com