What You Will Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you will oversee all maintenance activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a fully site-based role, working closely with production, engineering and maintenance teams. You will ensure equipment reliability, safety and operational efficiency. You will co-ordinate preventative and reactive maintenance, minimise downtime and support continuous improvement including project work and 6S across production and warehouse operations.
How You Will Do It
* Perform planned preventative maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on production equipment.
* Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and support production teams in restoring operations.
* Conduct routine inspections of machinery and plant equipment to identify potential issues.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
* Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.
* Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
* Work closely with production personnel to identify and resolve equipment performance issues.
* Manage and maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance consumables.
* Participate in root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
* Support contractors and external service providers during maintenance projects.
* Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit-to-work procedures where applicable
What We Are Looking For
Required:
* 5+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
* Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems / time predictive management
* Good understanding of HSE and quality standards
* Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Beneficial:
* Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)
* Experience with automated or assembly line equipment
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tool
* Knowledge of Cryogenic & F-Gas
What We Offer
* Working Hours: Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 4:00pm and Friday from 7:30am to 1:30pm.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
Salary description
£40000.00 - £40000.00 per year