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# Lubrication Technician

- **Company:** McCain
- **Location:** Scarborough, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=595d0816bdb005fa

## About the Role

* A recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical or maintenance engineering), or relevant time-served experience.
 * A machinery lubrication qualification (e.g. ICML MLT I) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.
 * Demonstrable experience in a maintenance, reliability or lubrication role, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing or a comparable high-care environment.
 * Sound mechanical knowledge of rotating equipment, bearings, gearboxes and lubrication delivery systems.
 * Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance principles, with confident use of a CMMS (SAP).
 * Awareness of food-safety, GMP and hygiene requirements, including the use of food-grade lubricants (desirable).
 * Strong attention to detail, with accurate record-keeping and the discipline to follow procedures precisely.
 * A strong personal commitment to health and safety.
 * Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
 * Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
 * Additional CBM qualifications (eg. ISO 18436-2 Mobius Category I) (desirable).

## Description

As a key member of our Reliability team, you will deliver a precision lubrication programme that keeps our Scarborough plant running safely, reliably and at its best. Your work will have a direct and measurable impact on reducing unplanned downtime, extending asset life and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Reporting to the Reliability Lead, you will embed best-practice lubrication as a foundation of our asset care strategy, ensuring the right lubricant reaches the right point, in the right quantity, at the right time. Operating in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you will also uphold the hygiene, contamination-control and food-safety standards that protect product quality every single day.

What you'll be doing.

 * Execute the planned preventive lubrication schedule, completing tasks on time and recording them accurately in the CMMS
 * Apply lubricants in line with OEM specifications, maintaining storage, handling and dispensing standards to prevent cross-contamination
 * Inspect bearings, gearboxes and other components for signs of wear, leaks or abnormal conditions, escalating findings where needed
 * Monitor automatic lubrication systems and single-point lubricators, identifying issues before failure occurs
 * Maintain accurate records of lubrication activity, consumption and stock levels to support timely replenishment
 * Adhere to all health, safety, environmental and food-safety standards including GMP and correct use of food-grade lubricants
 * Raise detailed notifications in SAP to support Work Order planning
 * Collaborate with engineering, production and hygiene teams to coordinate activity around production schedules and planned shutdowns
 * Support continuous improvement of lubrication routes, intervals and practices to drive reliability and OEE gains


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