Junior Maintenance Technician

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Redditch is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance function across various sites. This role is ideal for those with early experience in maintenance or engineering, offering hands-on experience and training across various systems. You will assist with repairs, undertake routine checks, and support safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have practical skills, a basic understanding of mechanical systems, and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Long-term career progression

Support from experienced engineers

Training across a range of machinery

Qualifications

• Some experience in a maintenance, mechanical, engineering, or technical role.
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Physically fit and able to work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Supporting reactive repairs on site equipment.
• Logging work accurately using CMMS software.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Hands-on practical skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ/BTEC/City & Guilds in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or similar

Job description

Junior Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Salary: £25,000-£26,000
Location: Redditch
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Workforce is looking for a Junior Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic operations team. This role is ideal for someone with early experience in maintenance, engineering, mechanical work, or a technical environment who is ready for the next step in their career.

You’ll be supporting the maintenance function across our sites, ensuring equipment runs smoothly and safely while gaining hands‑on experience with a wide range of industrial systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Supporting reactive repairs on pumps, mixers, filling lines, and other site equipment
• Helping troubleshoot pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Carrying out routine building checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, compressors, interlocks)
• Assisting with basic repair work on tanks, vessels, and plant infrastructure
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers
• Logging work accurately using CMMS software
• Supporting safety checks, COSHH compliance and risk assessments
• Completing routine maintenance tasks on schedule
• Handling ad-hoc repair and maintenance tasks appropriate to a junior-level role

What We're Looking For

• Some experience in a maintenance, mechanical, engineering, or technical role (industrial, workshop, facilities, automotive, etc.)
• Hands‑on practical skills and basic mechanical/electrical understanding
• Strong problem‑solving ability and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Physically fit and able to work in varied environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic IT skills (experience with CMMS is a bonus)
• NVQ/BTEC/City & Guilds in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or similar
• Experience in a production or maintenance environment
• FLT licence (or willingness to train)
• Ability to work independently as confidence grows

Why Work With Workforce

• Great opportunity to grow into a full Maintenance Technician
• Support from experienced engineers and site managers
• Training provided across a wide range of machinery and systems
• Long‑term career progression available
• Supportive team, modern facilities, and a positive safety culture

Please apply with your CV or send your CV to WAR23.