Hands-On Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing & Site Ops

Personnel Selection; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Selection Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician/Engineer to support the Manufacturing Manager in Andover. The role covers maintenance across machinery, site services, building upkeep and continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing setting.

You'll join a practical team where no two days are the same, contributing to site performance, safety and efficiency within a long-established local employer.

Qualifications

• Trade background, apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3/4 or higher is essential.
• IOSH or similar health and safety certification would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous maintenance experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment would be preferred.
• Hands-on health and safety management experience would be beneficial.
• Experience in building maintenance, light engineering, basic plumbing or general site maintenance would be useful.
• CNC setting or machining experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential.
• Good practical problem-solving and maintenance skills.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and within required timescales.
• Strong communication skills when working with internal teams, managers and external contractors.
• Good planning and organisational ability.
• Proactive approach to health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to drive on company business within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manufacturing Manager with the day-to-day operation of the maintenance department.
• Liaise with contractors and coordinate maintenance-related site activity.
• Carry out a wide range of practical maintenance work, including machine repairs, building maintenance, light engineering and basic plumbing tasks.
• Promote and maintain health and safety standards, including completing risk assessments where required.
• Report defective equipment to the Manufacturing Manager and help ensure appropriate follow-up action is taken.
• Respond to planned and emergency maintenance requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement events and site improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Health and safety management

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 or higher

Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC setting

Forklift licence

Basic plumbing

Job description

Personnel Selection Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician/Engineer to support the Manufacturing Manager in Andover. The role covers maintenance across machinery, site services, building upkeep and continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing setting.

You'll join a practical team where no two days are the same, contributing to site performance, safety and efficiency within a long-established local employer.