Maintenance Technician

About the Role

An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the safe and efficient running of its production facility.

This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining machinery, equipment, infrastructure, and site facilities to minimise downtime and ensure a safe working environment. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams to support production activities, carry out preventative maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and undertake minor mechanical repairs.
• Support general building and site maintenance activities.
• Conduct Health & Safety inspections and complete corrective actions.
• Maintain production environments to required cleanliness and operational standards.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors when required.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Support site improvement and development projects.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Practical engineering and maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Good understanding of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritise workloads.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance activities.

Desirable Qualifications

The following qualifications would be advantageous:

• FLT Licence
• IPAF / MEWP Certification
• PASMA Certification
• Working at Height Training
• Manual Handling Training
• Abrasive Wheels Certification
• First Aid Qualification
• Fire Marshal / Fire Warden Training
• COSHH Awareness
• Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) Training
• Electrical Safety Awareness Training

What''s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing environment.
• Varied and hands-on role with responsibility across machinery, facilities and site maintenance.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This position would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a varied role within a busy manufacturing environment.