Jobs in Luton

Maintenance Operative

Luton

Full Time Permanent Role

8am - 5-pm Monday to Friday

Salary depending on experience

Maintenance Operative

Location: Luton Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Luton. This is a hands-on, all-round maintenance role suited to someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping a site running smoothly. You'll be involved in day-to-day reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, and general upkeep of plant, equipment and facilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with broad practical skills who thrives in a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs across plant, machinery and site facilities
Respond to breakdowns and fault-find to get equipment back up and running with minimal downtime
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to keep equipment in good working order
Assist with the installation of new equipment when required
Support minor project and improvement work as directed
Keep basic maintenance records and logs up to date
Carry out work in line with health and safety procedures at all times
Liaise with contractors and suppliers when specialist support is needed
Maintain a clean, safe and tidy working environment
Cover and support colleagues where needed and contribute positively to the team

About You

Essential:

Some previous experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
Practical, hands-on approach with good all-round maintenance skills
Ability to fault-find and problem-solve on a variety of equipment
Good communication skills and a reliable, flexible attitude
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a teamDesirable:

Experience with planned preventative maintenance
Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical systems
Basic understanding of health and safety practices in a manufacturing setting

What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a fully qualified engineer - what matters most is that you're practical, willing to get stuck in, and have a solid foundation of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting. If you're someone who can turn their hand to most things and takes pride in doing a job properly, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being managed by a recruitment agency on behalf of the employer. The client's name will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Operative / Maintenance Technician / Handyperson