Reliability Technician - Lubrication
Scarborough
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
As a key member of our Reliability team, you will deliver a precision lubrication programme that keeps our Scarborough plant running safely, reliably and at its best. Your work will have a direct and measurable impact on reducing unplanned downtime, extending asset life and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
Reporting to the Reliability Lead, you will embed best-practice lubrication as a foundation of our asset care strategy, ensuring the right lubricant reaches the right point, in the right quantity, at the right time. Operating in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you will also uphold the hygiene, contamination-control and food-safety standards that protect product quality every single day.
What you’ll be doing.
- Execute the planned preventive lubrication schedule, completing tasks on time and recording them accurately in the CMMS
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Apply lubricants in line with OEM specifications, maintaining storage, handling and dispensing standards to prevent cross-contamination
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Inspect bearings, gearboxes and other components for signs of wear, leaks or abnormal conditions, escalating findings where needed
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Monitor automatic lubrication systems and single-point lubricators, identifying issues before failure occurs
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Maintain accurate records of lubrication activity, consumption and stock levels to support timely replenishment
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Adhere to all health, safety, environmental and food-safety standards including GMP and correct use of food-grade lubricants
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Raise detailed notifications in SAP to support Work Order planning
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Collaborate with engineering, production and hygiene teams to coordinate activity around production schedules and planned shutdowns
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Support continuous improvement of lubrication routes, intervals and practices to drive reliability and OEE gains
What you’ll need to be successful.
- A recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical or maintenance engineering), or relevant time-served experience.
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A machinery lubrication qualification (e.g. ICML MLT I) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.
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Demonstrable experience in a maintenance, reliability or lubrication role, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing or a comparable high-care environment.
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Sound mechanical knowledge of rotating equipment, bearings, gearboxes and lubrication delivery systems.
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Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance principles, with confident use of a CMMS (SAP).
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Awareness of food-safety, GMP and hygiene requirements, including the use of food-grade lubricants (desirable).
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Strong attention to detail, with accurate record-keeping and the discipline to follow procedures precisely.
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A strong personal commitment to health and safety.
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Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
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Additional CBM qualifications (eg. ISO 18436-2 Mobius™ Category I) (desirable).
Benefits.
Although we do encourage you to taste the goods, you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
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Paid overtime
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Single Private healthcare
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An excellent salary sacrifice pension scheme where we'll contribute double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your salary
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25 days' annual leave from day one plus bank holidays (increasing with service), giving you plenty of time to recharge with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year
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Life insurance cover providing peace of mind for you and your family
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, because the moments that matter outside of work matter to us too
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Medicash health cash plan, helping you claim money back on everyday healthcare costs, with access to a virtual GP and wellbeing support
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TELUS Health employee and family assistance programme offering full wellbeing support - including a 24/7 confidential counselling line, legal and financial guidance, and a range of employee discounts.
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Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
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A paid 'Chips In' Volunteering Day, giving you the opportunity to support projects that make a positive impact in our communities
And because you're joining a global business, your career opportunities don't stop at the factory gate. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, step into leadership, or even explore opportunities internationally, we'll support your growth. With ambitious plans for the future, there's plenty of scope to develop your career with us.
About the team.
You’ll be based at our Scarborough plant in North Yorkshire. We opened this plant back in the swinging sixties, but it’s definitely not stuck in the past. It’s one of the largest French fry factories in the world and after a recent development, it’s also one of the most high tech. Our team of over 300 colleagues work hard to make sure the quality of our products keep our customers returning for more, for now and years to come!
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
