Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Manufacturing Technician 
Permanent Contract | 39 Hours per Week | 2-Shift Rotation (AM/PM)
Monday to Friday | Up to £47K DOE

Are you a skilled Manufacturing Technician? Ready to play a critical role in a fast-paced environment?

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve plant machinery and equipment. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on assembly line performance and maintenance procedures with your expertise in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain plant and machinery through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), addressing electrical and mechanical issues.

• Troubleshoot and repair machinery to reduce downtime and maintain operational efficiency.

• Proactively schedule maintenance tasks, focusing on line performance and minimising disruptions.

• Work under pressure, managing urgent repairs and routine maintenance effectively.

• Apply lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, AM & PM.

• Ensure effective communication with the team to stay aligned on tasks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 Engineering or Maintenance qualification.

• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to respond to urgent issues while executing preventative maintenance and future improvements.

• A proactive attitude with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, TPM).

• Computer literate with experience in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• General Maintenance Apprenticeship (Essential).

• Experience in the automotive industry (Desirable).

• CAD experience (Desirable).

• IPAF Certification (Desirable).

• Welding skills (Arc/MIG) (Desirable).

• Ability to read engineering drawings (Essential).

• Experience with programming and PLC systems (Desirable).

• 17th Edition electrical qualification (Desirable).

Interested? Apply now!