Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Vacancy Number : req5372

Location : Ditton

Location Address : Foundry Lane, Ditton

Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UB

United Kingdom

Closing Date : 22 / 02 / 2026

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationdriven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees

across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel

and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care

sectors.

We are passionate

and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and

inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to

deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a

Maintenance Technician based at our Ditton site. The role involves working as

part of a small multi skilled team to perform routine maintenance procedures

and help troubleshoot and quickly repair any mechanical or electrical problems

with the manufacturing processes and supporting equipment and systems.

Who We’re Looking For :

At Croda, we believe our people are

the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where

you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• Have the ability to work as part of a team to solve problems, contributing your knowledge and valuing the knowledge of others
• Good written and verbal communicator, able to demonstrate an eye for detail
• Competence in basic IT skills such as email, web applications, or other IT systems
• Confidence working with electronic maintenance management systems (eg SAP PM)
• Commitment to ongoing training and development
• Commitment to maintaining high safety, health, environmental and quality standards
• Commitment to acting with personal, professional, and behavioural integrity
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a willingness to ask questions
• A recognised mechanical qualification at Level 3 or above, with experience working within a relevant industry sector
• Experience performing hands-on maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, and gearboxes
• Competent in the use of hand tools, diagnostic instruments, and testing equipment
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems, equipment isolation, and lockout / tagout procedures
• Ability to accurately complete maintenance records, job sheets, and compliance documentation
• Basic understanding of chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including regulatory requirements
• Expert fault-finding skills
• Understand Root Cause Analysis or other tools to improve maintenance reliability (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Be Doing :

Be part of

a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where

your ideas and contributions matter.

What We

Offer : Join a

global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and

leadership.

The successful

candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including :

Additional Information

If you require

any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues

with our online application process, please email .

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the

diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing

success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on

diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of

any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national

origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital

or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under

applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable

accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs,

as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.