Engineering professionals n.e.c.

Pertemps; Banbury; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established maintenance company in Banbury is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment availability, perform preventative maintenance, and respond to breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have an ONC in mechanical/electrical engineering, experience in maintenance, and knowledge of PLCs. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £52,924 per annum, working Wednesday to Saturday in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance department, ideally within food manufacturing or processing.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and procedures.

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 knowledge

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Team player attitude

Effective communication skills

Computer literacy (Excel, maintenance software)

Education

ONC or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

17th Edition Certificate (desirable)

Tools

PLCs (preferably Siemens)

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

Are you a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician looking for your next opportunity? We are working with a well-established client in the Banbury area who is seeking a motivated individual to join their maintenance team.

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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