Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Coventry

Pay Rate: £32.56 per hour via PAYE

Shift: 3 days on, 3 days off: 7am-7pm, 6-weeks of early shift.

3 nights on 3 nights off: 7pm -7am, 6-weeks of night shift.

Contract Length: 12 Months initially (temp to perm opportunity)

As a Mechaanically Biased Maintenance Technician, you will be a key member of the maintenance team, responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to a high standard. This includes ensuring compliance with all electrical and mechanical regulations and meeting the requirements of the manufacturing areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform corrective electrical (or minor mechanical) repairs on plant and equipment, restoring them to optimal operational condition.
Prioritize safety during maintenance, ensuring the well-being of operators, maintenance personnel, and third parties.
Implement planned corrective maintenance during scheduled shutdowns and carry out preventive maintenance using diagnostic and predictive techniques.
Provide installation and refurbishment services for plant equipment and buildings to continuously improve company assets.
Monitor and record the condition of plant and machinery, ensuring legislative compliance.
Support production operations by training staff in first-line maintenance procedures.
Promote continuous improvement by reducing downtime through refining preventive maintenance schedules and performance monitoring.
Train and advise other team members and attend training courses as needed.
Comply with Health, Safety, Environmental policies, and Quality procedures.
Work independently or within a team and liaise with subcontractors for maintenance purposes.
Carry out special duties as assigned.Skills / Technical Requirements:

Essential:

Knowledge and experience with CMMS systems
Installation and maintenance of electrical systems
Maintenance of plant equipment including CNC machines (Mazak, Mori Seiki) and Fanuc/Siemens controls
Engineering/Maintenance Apprenticeship
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
Ability to work under pressure and in hazardous areas (basements, service ducts, roofs, etc.)
Availability to cover day and night shift patternsDesirable:

BS7671, 18th edition qualification
Knowledge of schematics
Continuous improvement skills
Experience with industrial boilers (BG01) and induction furnaces
PC skills and working knowledge of statutory regulations (electrical, pressure systems, Health & Safety