Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Siemens, Congleton
Contract: Ongoing Contract - 6 months initial
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8-hour shifts)
Pay Rate: £18.90 per hour PAYE (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance team at Siemens in Congleton. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically and mechanically minded engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about reliability, continuous improvement, and emerging technologies.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment through effective fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Breakdown Recovery

Lead rapid electrical and mechanical diagnostics and repairs.
Minimise production downtime through effective troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Safety & Compliance

Carry out Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
Undertake dynamic risk assessments for all maintenance activities.
Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and compliance requirements.

Reliability & Root Cause Analysis

Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and eliminate recurring failures.
Accurately record maintenance activities and findings within the CMMS system.
Support plant reliability improvements through data-driven decision making.

Predictive Maintenance

Utilise AI-driven monitoring systems and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
Support the transition from reactive maintenance to a proactive maintenance culture.

Continuous Improvement

Develop and deliver technical "One Point Lessons".
Support energy efficiency and sustainability projects.
Contribute to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

Technical Skills

Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
Methodical approach to diagnostics and problem solving.
Good PC literacy and experience using maintenance management systems.
PLC knowledge would be advantageous.

Manufacturing & Industry Knowledge

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Knowledge of 7S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Interest in Industry 4.0 technologies, including Robotics, Data Analytics, and AI-integrated systems.

Qualifications

HNC/HND in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated and organised.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Flexible approach to working patterns, including weekends, overtime, shift rotations, and occasional night shifts.

Rates & Overtime

Standard Rate: £18.90 per hour PAYE (dependent on experience)
Weekday Overtime: 133% (Time and One Third)
Saturday: 150% (Time and a Half)
Sunday: 200% (Double Time)
Night Shift Premium: +50%

Compliance Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

Full 5-year employment history
Right to work documentation
Any additional site-specific compliance documentation as required

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to join a world-class manufacturing environment where innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement are at the forefront, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your next opportunity at Siemens in Congleton.

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