Engineering Professionals N.E.C

Pertemps Banbury; Banbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled) based in Banbury. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £52,924 per annum and requires expertise in mechanical or electrical engineering. The role involves ensuring equipment availability, executing preventative maintenance, and swiftly addressing breakdowns, all while upholding safety standards. Team collaboration and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £52,924 per annum

Opportunity for continuous improvement projects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance department, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and a team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across site equipment.
• Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Effective communication skills

Computer literacy (Excel, maintenance software)

Education

ONC in mechanical or electrical engineering

NVQ Level 3 in secondary mechanical/electrical discipline

17th Edition Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Advert: Maintenance Technician (Multi‑Skilled)

Location: Banbury
Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Up to £52,924 per annum
Working Hours: Wednesday - Saturday

The Role

You'll play a key part in ensuring equipment availability across production processes, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and providing timely responses to breakdowns. This is a hands‑on role where you'll be involved in fault finding, diagnostics, and implementing long‑term solutions, all while maintaining the highest standards of health & safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively, delivering both immediate and sustainable solutions.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across site equipment.
• Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with equipment users to understand issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Complete clear handover notes and reports.
• Undertake risk assessments and issue permits to work when required.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• ONC (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering, plus apprenticeship completion.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a secondary mechanical/electrical discipline.
• Experience in a maintenance department, ideally within food manufacturing or processing.
• Knowledge of PLCs (preferably Siemens).
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and procedures (COSHH, working at heights, confined spaces).
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• A team player attitude, effective communication skills, and computer literacy (Excel, maintenance software).
• Desirable: 17th Edition Certificate or equivalent.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £52,924 per annum.
• Wednesday (12pm - 6pm), Thu - Sat (7am to 6pm) – a 39 hour week over 3.5 days.
• A site‑based role with the chance to work in a supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement projects and develop your skills in a fast‑paced setting.

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