Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our client’s team and play a key role in keeping their advanced manufacturing operation running safely, efficiently and reliably.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and equipment improvements across a diverse range of manufacturing and facilities equipment, including CNC milling machines, EDM equipment, vacuum coating plants, lapping machines, motors, pumps and control systems.

Main Duties

• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance across manufacturing and facilities equipment.

• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime.

• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control systems.

• Support the development of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and technical instructions.

• Undertake mechanical fabrication, electrical installation, machine assembly and basic electronic work.

• Safely use power tools and mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment.

• Complete scheduled maintenance within agreed priorities and deadlines.

• Work collaboratively with maintenance, production teams, contractors and suppliers.

• Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work, maintaining a clean, safe and compliant environment.

• Identify practical improvements to enhance reliability, safety and production efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Apprenticeship trained with NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance or a related discipline.

• Previous experience maintaining manufacturing or production equipment.

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, including fabrication, installation, assembly and basic electronics.

• Ability to work from engineering drawings and technical instructions.

• Organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Hours: Monday-Friday, alternating weekly shifts:

• Week 1: 6am-2pm Mon-Thurs; 6am-12pm Fri.

• Week 2: 2pm-10pm Mon-Thurs; 2pm-6pm Fri.

Please apply with an upto date CV if you wish to be considered for this role.