Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Engineer

Company Overview

Our client is a leading manufacturer operating within a fast-paced industrial environment, supplying engineered solutions to a range of specialist sectors.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Technician will support manufacturing operations by improving the efficiency and reliability of production equipment through proactive planned maintenance and reactive breakdown support.

The role involves maintaining mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems while ensuring minimal downtime and high safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
Respond to equipment breakdowns and machine failures
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical/electronic and pneumatic faults
Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities
Ensure calibration and maintenance schedules are completed
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
Develop maintenance work instructions and troubleshooting guides
Work closely with production and engineering teams
Coordinate external suppliers and contractors where required
Ensure all work complies with health & safety procedures
Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Maintenance engineering experience within manufacturing or production
Strong fault-finding ability
Mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge
Experience with pneumatics and production machinery
Ability to prioritise urgent repairs
Good communication and reporting skills
Experience using hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment

Desirable

HNC/HND or apprenticeship in Engineering
TPM experience
PLC fault-finding
CMMS knowledge
Electronics manufacturing background

Typical Duties

Routine inspections
Equipment servicing
Breakdown response
Spare parts management
Contractor supervision
Root cause analysis
Equipment reliability improvements

Working Environment

Fast-paced manufacturing facility
Multi-skilled engineering team
Shift work and overtime may be required

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