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Mechanical Engineering TechnicianSyngenta Group • Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Syngenta Group • Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

Syngenta is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our innovative manufacturing team. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our plant's mechanical systems. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure safe, reliable operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll be doing:
  • Follow and implement Safe Systems of Work, maintaining the highest HSEQ standards.
  • Deliver first-line maintenance across the site's plants and mechanical systems.
  • Complete planned and preventative maintenance routines.
  • Use problem-solving tools and techniques to accurately diagnose faults and defects.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to coordinate and execute work effectively, minimising downtime.
  • Identify and implement reliability improvements, communicating feedback on changes.
  • Develop and use Engineering Guides, check sheets, and Routine Maintenance Documents.
  • Maintain accurate CMMS records, including Bills of Materials, technical reports, and time bookings.

Qualifications
  • Relevant apprenticeship with at least 3 years' hands-on experience, or a craft qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ) or HNC.
  • Understanding of HSEQ standards and safe systems of work on a Top Tier COMAH site.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, equipment, and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP preferred) and good computer literacy.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with a proactive, team-focused mindset.

Additional Information

Site Details

At the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre we make important Crop Protection products that are used in over 120 countries worldwide. These products help our growers to meet the ever-increasing demand for food, feed and fuel, and our talented & dedicated teams make this possible.

The Huddersfield team is proactive, driven, and friendly, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion. We work cross functionally to get the job done - come and join us!

What we offer
  • An extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
  • We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
  • A strong learning culture and a wide range of training and development opportunities, including support for externally recognized professional qualifications.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion
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