Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Required!

Our client is an established manufacturing business, producing specialist metal components and assembly solutions to a range of industries.

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experience Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and preventative care of machinery, with a focus on power presses and their ancillary equipment. The role ensures that general maintenance issues are resolved efficiently and that preventative maintenance schedules are completed to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.

Package:

• 39 hrs. per week 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday & 7.30am to 12.30pm on Friday
• Up to £19.72 per hour
• Company pension scheme
• Individual training plan
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Maintenance Technician – Responsibilities:

• Respond to production issues and machinery breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
• Perform preventative and planned maintenance on machinery and plant.
• Maintain buildings, consumables, spares, and technical documentation, keeping records up to date.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and machinery.
• Complete and update job cards in the maintenance system (MaintainX).
• Train and support Apprentices within the team.
• Identify and report Health & Safety hazards, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assist and liaise with external contractors, ensuring proper documentation is provided.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts via in-person, phone, or email.

Maintenance Technician – Requirements:

• Relevant electrical and mechanical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND) with strong knowledge of maintenance principles.
• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment, able to work independently or collaboratively to support production and projects.
• Hands-on experience with PLC fault-finding, hydraulic systems, welding/flame cutting, and safe operation of machinery, including compliance with regulations.
• Relevant lifting and access equipment certifications (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, slinging).
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to safety, quality, and compliance.

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