Maintenance Technician

Working with an established manufacturing client in Sheffield, we are seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background to join its Engineering Team. Working within a team of maintenance professionals, you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Maintenance Technician Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS system.
Support engineering projects and continuous improvement programmes.
Contribute to equipment reliability and performance improvements.
Work collaboratively within a shift maintenance team.

Maintenance Technician Requirements
Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, with working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment faults effectively.
Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous.
Experience using computerised maintenance management systems is desirable.
Working Pattern

Maintenance Technician Hours
Annualised hours contract averaging 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns varying according to production demand.
Typical Shift Rotations
Early: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Late: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Night: 10:00pm - 6:00am
Night shifts and weekend working may be required during peak production periods.

Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled, Mechanical Bias)
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £46,463 per annum, plus shift premiums (OTE £48,500-£49,500)
Permanent Contract, Annualised Hours, Shift-Based

Maintenance Technician Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus the option to purchase additional annual leave.
Competitive pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
Annual bonus opportunity.
Company sick pay scheme.
Share purchase scheme.
Free onsite parking.
Subsidised staff cafeteria.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Health and wellbeing support services.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Retail and product discount schemes.

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Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 44 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

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