Facilities Maintenance Lead

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure machinery and facility operations run smoothly. The role involves routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, requiring a strong background in plant maintenance and technical skills. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and be familiar with various mechanical systems, including HVAC and CNC machines, while working in a dynamic environment with moderate physical demands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant maintenance experience required.
• Experience with forklifts, lifts, cranes, and CNC machines.
• Familiarity with 480 VAC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and annual operational and safety inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Maintain a maintenance log of repairs on equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting motors

Plant maintenance

HVAC systems

Forklift maintenance

CNC machines

Education

Continued education in mechanical and facility maintenance

Tools

Welders

PLC systems

VFDs

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Routinely maintain facility production areas, offices, buildings, and company grounds.
• Ensure production machinery is running and operating properly.
• Perform daily, monthly, and annual operational and safety inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Contract or perform plumbing and electrical repairs when required.
• Coordinate the maintenance of company service vehicles.
• Maintain a maintenance log of repairs on equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on company machinery.
• Repair hand and pneumatic tools as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of plant maintenance experience.
• Continued education in mechanical and facility maintenance is a plus.
• Experience in maintaining forklifts, lifts, cranes, and CNC machines.
• Familiar with 480 VAC systems.
• Troubleshooting motors, PLCs, and VFDs is a plus.
• Building maintenance experience, including plumbing, HVAC, wall, and door repair.
• Knowledge of welders and associated equipment.

Work Environment: Inside a manufacturing building; areas may be non-uniformly heated or air-conditioned. Exposed to dust, oil, grime, fumes, and industrial lubricants. The noise level is moderate and may require hearing protection. Eye protection and other PPE are required, e.g., safety shoes.

Physical Requirements: Medium to high physical exertion. Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, stack, push/pull, and balance while stocking, storing, and maneuvering around the work area. Must lift at least 35 lbs. Able to stand and walk for long periods.