Advanced Maintenance Technician

The MTC; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to keep our plant and workshop machinery running safely and reliably. You will lead maintenance activities, diagnose complex faults, and support new installations while coordinating with external contractors and internal safety teams.

You will review safety documentation, carry out risk assessments, and ensure high standards of maintenance and problem solving.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a maintenance discipline is required.
• Able to interpret schematic diagrams and line diagrams; comfortable working at height.
• Standby cover on a 24/7 rota is required; flexible for holidays and sickness.
• Full driving licence and IT literacy (Excel/Word) are expected.
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely, Electrical Maintenance qualification, 18th Edition knowledge, Hazop familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance on plant and workshop machinery and preventative tasks.
• Lead and support new installations, and coordinate with external contractors/suppliers.
• Review safety documentation before work starts and ensure compliance with MTC standards.
• Produce risk assessments and COSHH assessments; manage permit-to-work processes.
• Analyse recurring faults and propose redesigns or process improvements.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Plan weekly workloads

Contractor coordination

Communicate with teams

Work at height

CAFM system usage

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)

Tools

CAFM system

Excel

Word

Schematic diagrams

12/24-hour rota readiness

Job description

The Vacancy We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician to join our team and play a vital role in keeping our site running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You'll Do

The Advanced Maintenance Technician will oversee the completion of maintenance activities, identify resolution of complex technical issues and perform daily preventative and breakdown maintenance activities on Plant and Workshop Machinery. You'll also support and lead new installations on Plant and Workshop Machinery. Work alongside external contractors to ensure machine maintenance and facility repairs is carried out in respect to MTC instruction and standards. In conjunction with the Health and Safety team review external contractors' health and safety documentation prior to work commencing on site.

Carry out mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and problem solving on facility plant and workshop machinery. Respond to breakdowns & ad-hoc maintenance requests. Complete service reports for all work carried out. Complete required training and development to maintain competency in the role. Produce risk assessments and COSHH assessment for maintenance operations and permit-to-work processes, ensuring complex or high-risk tasks are managed safely.

Lead communication and coordination with external contractors and suppliers, managing technical discussions, agreeing scopes of work, and ensuring standards are maintained - with a view to providing a solution to repair, replace or maintain facility plant and workshop machinery where required. Support the Maintenance Operations Manager in planning weekly workloads, shutdown periods, major overhauls, and improvement projects. Support the definition of technical standards and best practice for maintenance tasks, repairs, and troubleshooting methods. Analyse recurring faults, producing clear recommendations for redesign, replacement, or process change.

Who We're Looking For.

The advance Maintenance Technician will be NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualified in a Maintenance discipline. You'll be able to interpret and read schematic circuit diagrams and line schematics as well as being able to work at height. The role will also require standby cover out of hours on a 24/7 rota basis in case of emergencies and be flexible to provide cover if required for holidays and sickness. Good problem-solving skills, identifying the problem then assessing the impact. Ability to use a mobile phone system to open, close jobs on a CAFM system. Full driving licence IT literate in excel and word.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience IOSH Managing Safely Electrical Maintenance qualification 18th edition Knowledge of Hazop process Facility M&E design and commissioning support Worked with manufacturing operations teams.

Interview Process

If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process and a technical test (if applicable for your role).

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained and you will be required to undergo security clearance.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence.

The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

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