Mechanical Technician

Johnson Matthey
North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Last month
£44,113 – £60,345 pa

Salary

£44,113 – £60,345 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
12 Mar 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

35% shift allowance Lunch allowance £792.50 Competitive retirement savings Company-matched share incentive plan Life assurance Income protection Critical illness Medical plans/health assessments Retailer and wellbeing discounts Competitive annual incentive plan
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Job title: Mechanical Technician (Shift-Based Role)

Location: Royston, UK (on-site)

Salary: 24/7 shift- Salary £44,113 + 35% shift allowance - lunch allowance £792.50 =£60,345.05 + benefits

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! You’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

As a mechanical Technician, you will join an established Mechanical Team within our top tier COMAH site, this role requires an experienced Industrial Mechanically biased maintenance technician who is able to demonstrate and execute a wide range of practical Mechanical skills, ranging from basic workshop skills including fabrication of pipework, steelwork, and plastics to working out on plant in a methodical & logical manner such that reactive faults can be identified and repaired safely, alongside working proactively by working on Planned maintenance & Routines scheduled by our Maintenance planner.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Responsible for the delivery of preventative/proactive maintenance of Mechanical systems and its sub or support systems

  • Attending to any reactive/corrective maintenance that arises

  • Fault finding, completing any repairs/replacements/calibration or set-up, installation of new systems/equipment, commissioning alongside operations on returning to service

  • Contribute to improving the site performance in all aspects of safe operation, regulatory compliance, productive output and cost efficiency by improving the engineering reliability of site equipment and ensuring appropriate maintenance frequency of assets is complied with.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Previous Manufacturing/Chemical industry experience

  • Knowledge and experience of site services, Gas, Compressed air, Steam, cooling water and how to deenergise and work on safely.

  • Knowledge and use of technical drawings & operator manuals alongside Mechanical exploded view/cross sectional drawings & P&ID’s to aid fault diagnosis process.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and offer benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Competitive Retirement savings

  • Company-matched Share Incentive Plan

  • Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness

  • Medical Plans/Health Assessments

  • Retailer and Wellbeing Discounts

  • Competitive Annual Incentive Plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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