Engineering Technician

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for routine, reactive, and planned maintenance within a manufacturing plant. This role involves both electrical and mechanical maintenance of production machinery to ensure smooth operation. The ideal candidate will have experience in a production environment, strong problem-solving skills, and relevant qualifications. Working hours are Monday to Friday across rotating shifts, with overtime paid at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment required.
• Mechanically biased, multi-skilled engineer preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine, planned, and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly checks across plant.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity with tools

Computer literacy

Education

City & Guilds qualification or time-served apprenticeship

Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications

Job description

You would be responsible for carrying out routine, reactive, and planned maintenance across our manufacturing plant. You will provide technical support to resolve process and equipment issues that cannot be resolved by operators alone.

The role involves both electrical and mechanical maintenance of production machinery to ensure the smooth, safe, and cost-effective operation of the manufacturing process. In addition, you will support general site and facilities maintenance, contributing to the overall upkeep of the premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine, planned, and reactive maintenance on production and site equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
• Support production by resolving technical issues and minimizing downtime
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly checks across plant and facilities
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and prevent potential issues
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and breakdowns
• Undertake new site installations, both electrical and mechanical
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and("+documentation")
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to prioritize workload
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment
• Mechanically biased, multi‑skilled engineer
• City & Guilds qualification or time‑served apprenticeship preferred
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings highly desirable
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Manual dexterity with hand tools and power tools
• Basic welding skills preferred (training can be provided on site)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work to targets
• Flexible approach with a willingness to learn new skills

Key Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• Strong logical and analytical approach to problem‑solving
• Attention to detail with a proactive mindset
• Good level of computer literacy
• Ability to perform a wide range કરવાની multi‑skilled manual tasks
• Comfortable working at height when required
• Effective team player with good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs

Working Pattern & Package

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rotating shifts

• 6:00 am – 2:inca: pm
• 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Weekend cover and additional overtime as required

Overtime paid at an enhanced rate