Manufacturing Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Welcome to the FUCHS Group, the world's number one independent manufacturer of lubricants and related specialties. As a global company with roots in Germany, we expand the possibilities of whole industries, such as the automotive and aerospace sectors. Almost 6,000 employees look closer, dig deeper and think further to create innovations and develop markets. This is what drives and connects us. We encourage our employees to expand their potential and grow together with us. Explore your specialties by joining us as a Manufacturing Technician.
Manufacturing Technician
Consett, County Durham
Hours of work are 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
4 days located at 1 customer site, 1 day field-based work per week.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and action all activities required of the Fluid Management Service.
- Apply and change lubricants and fluids to agreed planned maintenance schedules
- Perform coolant and wash cleanouts weekly.
- Condition monitoring and control of fluids and plant equipment, and reporting using our company in- house system.
- Manage fluid waste streams to safe disposal off-site.
- Customer liaison and assisting in operational meetings.
- Follow strictly practices and procedures laid down including 5s and Health & Safety.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- The ideal candidate should be suitable qualified and have experience of working in a mechanical, chemical or production environment. This is a ‘hands on’ position and demands a willingness to be adaptable and flexible with the ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
THESE ARE YOUR BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Additional Benefits (including holiday entitlement above statutory, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free supply of workwear, discounted private medical cover, and training opportunities)
Please note due to the high number of applicants we receive, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications.
https://www.fuchs.com/uk/en/careers/jobs-at-fuchs/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- What is your current salary expectation for a new role?
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Chemical Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Technician roles across Fuchs Lubricants's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Chemical Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,840 - £27,231 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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