Maintenance Technician

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Number: req
5424

Location: Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QJ
, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 29/10/2025

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician based at our site in Leek. 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.

• Perform routine maintenance procedures on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing processes and supporting equipment and systems.
• Support a small multi‑skilled team across maintenance, operations, quality and engineering.
• Collaborate with specialised external contractors to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job sheets and compliance documentation.
• Work Monday to Friday with an on‑call rota out of hours.
• Model and promote a positive culture in line with Croda values.

• Level 3 or higher electrical or mechanical qualification with relevant industry experience.
• Hands‑on maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment (pumps, valves, motors, instrumentation).
• Competent with hand tools, diagnostic instruments and calibration equipment.
• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work, lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.
• Experience with electronic maintenance management systems such as SAP PM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; eye for detail.
• Good IT skills (email, web applications).
• Commitment to safety, health, environmental and quality standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
• Desirable:
  Basic understanding of chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, PLC/DCS fault‑finding, R‑Ca tools.

• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Access to share plans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Car leasing scheme.
• Generous parental leave.
• Retail platform benefits.
• Free car parking on Croda sites.

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. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute as listed above, and we make reasonable accommodations for religious practices and disability needs.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research