About Hydrokem Aerosols Ltd:
Hydrokem Aerosols are located on the Wirral and specialise in the manufacture of aerosol and bag on valve products. We supply to a wide range of market sectors including personal care, healthcare/medical devices, veterinary, household, automotive and technical.
Hydrokem Aerosols is a part of Clinimed Holding Limited, a group of companies founded in 1982 following the acquisition and formation of number of additional companies within the group.
Job Summary:
This is a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production through both proactive and reactive maintenance activities.
The primary focus of the role is ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of mechanical equipment. While the position also involves some basic electrical fault finding, the emphasis remains on mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimising production machinery.
Working Hours: Night Shift: Mon-Thu 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Benefits:
- Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employer Contribution, Increasing up to 10% with Service)
- Medical Cash Back Plan (Simply Health)
- Life Assurance (4 x Annual Gross)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Annual Pay Review
- Onsite Free Car Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – Health & Wellbeing
- Training & Development Opportunities
- 25 Annual Holidays plus Bank Holidays and One Company Holiday (and Christmas Shutdown)
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on production machinery, including conveyors, pumps, bearings, chains, belts, and rotary equipment
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical faults and equipment failures in a timely manner
- Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to enhance equipment reliability and minimise downtime
- Work with pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and airline components
- Perform full equipment strip-downs, rebuilds, and overhauls as required to maintain operational efficiency
Supporting Electrical Responsibilities:
- Carry out basic electrical fault finding on components such as motors, sensors, and drives
- Support the electrical maintenance team where required
- Work safely with control panels and control systems in line with site procedures and health & safety standards
Personal Specifications:
- Time-served or Level 3 qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with strong mechanical experience
- Proven background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- Confident in fault finding, equipment strip-downs, and mechanical rebuilds
- Able to work independently and effectively during night shifts
- Basic electrical knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
Pay: Up to £53,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
