Job Description

Required / Essential Qualifications, Experience and Attributes


Degree or HNC / HND qualified in Mechanical Engineering discipline, or extensive experience in a similar role. Proven mechanical experience, gained in a fast paced, regulated manufacturing environment. Understanding and demonstrable application of relevant regulations, standards, and best practice relating to pressure equipment, lifting equipment, storage tanks, gas fired appliances, and local exhaust ventilation systems. Able to challenge from a position of knowledge and articulate logical and constructive arguments. Familiarity with condition monitoring, alignment, and lubrication activities in the context of rotating equipment in a production environment. Positive leadership and team engagement style, to support, mentor, and grow team members. Analytical and structured approach, with an attention to detail and the ability to identify gaps and define effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to read, digest, and understand technical documents and reports. Working knowledge of H&S systems including permit to work, management of change, risk assessment, and delivering compliance to ensure alignment with the safety culture throughout the organization. Proficient in Microsoft office. Knowledgeable on data driven approaches, and promotion of digitalisation.
Desirable qualifications and experience


Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) functions. Understanding of NDT techniques and interpretation of results. Familiarity with maintenance strategy and FMEA routine development and review. Experience in development of asset improvement plans and associated expenditure proposals. Competence in incident investigation and root cause analysis. Budget preparation and cost monitoring. Input to purchasing and contract management related to mechanical systems. Ability to prepare capital expenditure proposals and management of capital spend. Management of external contractors to deliver value for our business.

This site-based position is responsible for leading, shaping, and executing critical site maintenance systems. These include asset condition monitoring, PSSR, LOLER, tank inspections, LEV inspections, racking inspections, underground structures, refurbishment of equipment items, and other engineering systems as seen appropriate.


This role demands a broad understanding of mechanical maintenance techniques, applicable regulations and best practice, and strong leadership skills. It involves making decisions, understanding technical reports, challenging recommendations, and driving improvement actions and minor projects.


Furthering the site condition monitoring programs, and growing our inhouse capability will be key to success. Understanding our assets so that maintenance can be completed on our terms is a core vision of the team.


Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Site Services Supervisor to meet production, maintenance, and CAPEX objectives whilst providing support to other site functions and liaising with external stakeholders is a must.


Role modelling behaviours from the front, the Maintenance Systems Manager will drive the highest standards of environment, health & safety, and quality standards ensuring compliance and legal obligations are met.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure that all pressure equipment on the site is managed and maintained in accordance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR). Ensure that all lifting equipment on the site is managed and maintained in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). Ensure that all storage and process tanks are managed and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that all Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems on the site are managed and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure all warehouse racking on site is inspected and maintained to a safe condition, and manage any repairs or replacements as necessary. Arrange the periodic inspection of drains and other underground structures to ensure they remain fit for purpose and do not have a negative impact on the environment. Ensure reports are received following any inspections. Read and understand these reports, challenge recommendations or findings as appropriate, and managing the timely implementation of corrective actions. Arrange the overhaul of equipment items removed from plant, prior to being returned to the engineering stores. Champion and develop the condition monitoring program for critical rotating assets. Mentor and grow maintenance team in the field of condition monitoring, and drive asset reliability. Deliver maintenance systems within agreed OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and report progress and variances to update forecasts and long range plans. Manage minor capital improvement projects, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes. Ensure plant and maintenance records are completed, asset history is maintained, and procedures are updated as required. Provide input and expertise into the site preventative maintenance program to maximise asset reliability and availability. Monitor performance of maintenance systems through regularly reported KPI's, and identify and implement improvement actions. Manage calibration and servicing of tools and equipment used in support of maintenance activities. Take a leading role in the planning and preparation for maintenance activities carried out during scheduled plant shutdowns.

This list is not exhaustive and it is expected that the post holder will be flexible in their duties as needed in the role to support the business

In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction.


BYK Additives UK Ltd offers you a lot of advantages. They include the opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a successful business, a competitive salary and benefits package, the participation in site bonus scheme and the company pension scheme after a qualifying period, generous annual holiday entitlement as well as excellent development opportunities.