Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Overview

Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Location: Casalpusterlengo  (Shift-Based Role)

Morgan Advanced Materials has been solving complex engineering challenges since 1856. Today, its Thermal Ceramics division helps customers reduce energy consumption and emissions through high-performance insulation products used in demanding industrial environments.

This role is an important part of keeping the plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you enjoy getting to the root cause of problems, working hands-on with machinery, and finding better ways of doing things, you'll feel at home here.

The Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be part of the maintenance team, supporting the day-to-day operation of the plant. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help improve reliability across the site.

You'll work closely with colleagues on shift, ensuring machinery is maintained, repaired, and ready to perform when it's needed most.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Carry out routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify the root cause of failures
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery and components
• Organise maintenance activities efficiently, including selecting and checking spare parts
• Propose practical improvement solutions and preventative measures to reduce downtime
• Complete maintenance records accurately using Maximo CMMS, including hours worked, parts used, and technical notes
• Support larger maintenance activities where multiple technicians are required
• Maintain tools, workshop equipment, and maintenance areas in good order
• Follow all site safety procedures, regulations, and safe working practices
• Use and store PPE correctly at all times

Qualifications

About You / What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair equipment faults
• Experience using maintenance tools and workshop machinery safely and effectively
• Confidence reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical, methodical approach to maintenance
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and diagrams
• Basic welding capability
• Experience working with CMMS platforms such as Maximo would be beneficial
• Mechanical qualification or degree is highly valued
• A team-focused attitude and willingness to support colleagues when needed
• Comfortable working shifts and participating in an on-call rota once fully trained

What You'll Get

• Permanent opportunity with a well-established international manufacturer
• Structured training and development to build your technical knowledge and site expertise
• Shift-based working pattern:
• 06:00-14:00
• 14:00-22:00
• Opportunity to join the on-call rotation once trained and operating independently
• Exposure to a diverse range of industrial equipment and maintenance challenges
• A workplace that takes safety seriously and encourages continuous improvement

Interested?

If you're a maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, keeping equipment running, and getting stuck into meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to learn more. Don’t have an up-to-date CV? No problem. Apply with what you have and/or reach out to our Talent team via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1