Automation Maintenance Technician — PLCs & Robotics

Orion Electrotech; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical

Pension

Life insurance

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in the United Kingdom is recruiting a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support a highly automated production facility. You will respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, fault diagnose and implement improvements on PLC-controlled machinery, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

This role offers a shift-pattern with a 15% premium and a potential up to 10% bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, private medical and pension.

Qualifications

• 17th Edition or equivalent electrical qualification is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environment is essential.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and mechanical support across automated production lines.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis and repair.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Work with PLC-controlled machinery, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics for fault finding.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance.
• Work closely with production teams to achieve output targets and minimise downtime.
• Monitor machinery performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC experience

Robotics knowledge

Safety-conscious

Team communication

IT maintenance systems

Full UK driving licence

Education

17th Edition Electrical Qualification

Tools

PLCs

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Robotics

Job description

Orion Electrotech in the United Kingdom is recruiting a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support a highly automated production facility. You will respond to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, fault diagnose and implement improvements on PLC-controlled machinery, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

This role offers a shift-pattern with a 15% premium and a potential up to 10% bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, private medical and pension.