Manufacturing Operator - Fluidcare

Houghton International Inc.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical manufacturing company in Cheltenham is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide customer-focused service at the Spirax Sarco facility. You will support daily maintenance operations, handle fluid analysis, and maintain EHS documentation. Prior experience is preferred but not required, and full training will be provided. This full-time role includes a permanent contract with various benefits, including paid time off and a pension plan.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Pension plan

Good overtime rates

25 days paid time off + bank holidays

2 volunteer paid days

Life assurance

Training and development programs

Opportunity to become an Industrial Skilled Fluidcare Technician

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements stated.
• Experience is preferred but not essential.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day maintenance activities.
• Complete fluid analysis testing and maintenance.
• Maintain EHS documentation and conduct assessments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in an engineering environment

Forklift operation (advantage)

Job description

Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids with 100+ years of history, operating in over 40 countries and supporting thousands of advanced steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, mining and metalworking customers. With 4,500 employees, we partner with our customers to improve their business success.

This role provides customer‐focused service by working with the Site Manager to manage day‑to‑day scope of work on the Spirax Sarco facility. Experience is preferred but not essential – full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day maintenance activities, delivering first‑class service within the contracted scope of work.
• Complete fluid analysis testing and general maintenance of products housed within systems.
• Provide weekly reporting and maintain EHS documentation; conduct visual assessment of all mechanical equipment, test MWF and ensure systems are checked daily.
• Specific to the Spirax Sarco facility.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Preferably has experience working in an engineering environment.
• Forklift advantage.

Benefits

• Permanent contract.
• Pension plan.
• Good overtime rates.
• 25 days paid time off + bank holidays.
• 2 days volunteer paid days.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing, sustainability, women inclusion & other DEI programs.
• Onboarding training plus continuous on‑the‑job learning and development programs.
• Opportunity to become an Industrial Skilled Fluidcare Technician trained by Quaker Houghton experts.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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