Industrial Maintenance Technician – Automation & TPM

Morson Human Resources Limited; Congleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 6-month contract in Congleton. You will maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, respond to breakdowns and support a proactive maintenance strategy to minimise downtime.

You will lead fault-finding, perform PPM tasks, and help optimise automated and manufacturing equipment while recording activities in CMMS and contributing to safety standards.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment.
• Good PC literacy and experience using maintenance/CMMS systems.
• PLC knowledge would be advantageous.
• Practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 7S and TPM.
• Enthusiastic about automation, robotics, Industry 4.0, data analytics and emerging technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider maintenance and production team.
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends, overtime and occasional nights.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid electrical and mechanical fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults methodically and restore equipment to safe and efficient operation.
• Support the maintenance and optimisation of automated, robotic and manufacturing equipment.
• Use CMMS systems to accurately record maintenance activities, faults, repairs and follow-up actions.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability, efficiency and availability.
• Develop and maintain technical One Point Lessons (OPLs) and maintenance documentation.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across the site.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing, 7S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Support the use of predictive maintenance techniques and AI-driven equipment monitoring.
• Analyse maintenance and equipment data to identify potential failures before they occur.
• Work with Industry 4.0 technologies, including robotics, automation, data analytics and AI-integrated systems.
• Assist in developing a proactive maintenance culture, reducing reliance on reactive repairs.

Skills

Fault finding

Data analytics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

PLC knowledge

Lean Tools

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 6-month contract in Congleton. You will maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, respond to breakdowns and support a proactive maintenance strategy to minimise downtime.

You will lead fault-finding, perform PPM tasks, and help optimise automated and manufacturing equipment while recording activities in CMMS and contributing to safety standards.