Job Description

Your Job
In the UK, Guardian is continually looking for talented individuals to help them continue their growth and presence in the regional market. AllUKmanufacturing is based from the plant in Goole,East Yorkshire which has recently made significant investment in a new furnace which uses advanced technology and will secure glass manufacture at the site for the next 20 years. The plant can produce some of the most advanced and innovative energy saving architectural glass on the market today. The plant is a lower tier COMAH site which operates a 24/7 manufacturing environment.


We are currently recruiting for talented individuals who shares our corporate values and beliefs to fill an immediate position for a Maintenance Technician role within our facility.


Our Team


Reporting to the Days Maintenance Supervisor you will be part of a team that pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal customers.


We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity.


What You Will Do

Drive continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives Support our proactive safety culture Maintain a clean and organized working environment Perform day to day activities of Maintenance department, including but not limited to: Breakdown rectification / resolution / follow-up completion. Planned maintenance activities. Improvement activities. Strive to improve equipment Reliability. Demonstrates ability and knowledge to maintain machinery in good repair Assist in decision making to repair or replace equipment Troubleshooting, repairing and maintain manufacturing process equipment Ensure machinery is safe to operate Install and maintain safety equipment Flexible, adaptable, ability to work overtime

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Have a recognised craft apprentice in a mechanical engineering. Have Fabricating experience (desirable) Be qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (desirable)

Experience of:

Compressor & Vacuum systems Conveying systems Mobile Handling Equipment Have good verbal and written communication skills. Have demonstrated good teamwork capabilities while also being able to self-motivate and work under own initiative. Possess a contribution mindset to identify opportunities to continually improve and transform yourself and the business.

What Will Put You Ahead


More than five years' experience as a Maintenance Technician.


Working knowledge to repair and maintain belt conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.


Be qualified to HNC level in a relevant discipline.


FLT/MEWP experience


What do Guardian Industries offer?


Competitive Salary


Monday - Friday shift pattern - 7:30am - 4pm


Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service and department performance.


Contribution Pension Plan


Life Assurance


Wellbeing Interventions - On site Physio, Podiatrist


Support for charity and family events


Who We Are


At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.


At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.