Installation & Maintenance Technician… at Air Products · Walkden

You will be responsible for installation and removal of equipment, troubleshooting, repair work, preventive maintenance, legal (PSSR) inspections, and supporting onsite project teams with commissioning/decommissioning activities.

You will work on diverse applications, primarily cryogenic equipment, pumps, motors, and high-pressure systems involving gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and CO₂. Industries served include manufacturing, leisure, food processing, medical applications, and hydrogen for mobility (H2fM).

Key Responsibilities

• Full engagement in Basic Safety Process (BSP) activities, including attendance at BSP LII Sequential Safety Meetings and completion of daily/monthly BSP tasks.

• Adherence to customer-specific safety protocols and procedures.

• Ensure safe operation and legal compliance of sites.

• Execute statutory and non-statutory maintenance in a timely manner.

• Respond promptly to unplanned corrective maintenance.

• Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed.

• Maintain installed instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, gas detection).

• Service safety devices (pressure relief valves, bursting discs).

• Maintain shutdown systems, control valves, and pneumatic control systems.

• Support commissioning/decommissioning activities for projects.

• Provide verbal and in-person support for external customers and internal operational plants.

• Liaise with customers for site access and job readiness.

• Collaborate with internal teams for installation approvals and “Safe to Fill” processes.

• Demonstrate discipline in using tools such as ServiceMax and WorkDay for work order management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Recognised Instrument, Electrical, or Mechanical Apprenticeship and/or HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

• Good standard of education including Mathematics and English (Grade C or above).

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

• Experience with Pressurised Systems (PSSR 2000 compliance) – desirable.

• Skills in brazing, welding, or fabrication – desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven customer-facing experience.

• Field-based experience in installations and maintenance activities.

• Mechanical, piping, instrumentation, or fitter background.

• Familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, ServiceMax) and PDA usage.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in multi-disciplined teams.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities; willingness to work extended hours when required.

• Ability to travel frequently and work remotely.