Machine Maintenance Technician - Alpha Manufacturing

The HEX Group; Hixon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Call-out supplement

Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:30pm

Up to 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing training and development

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Regular company events

Job summary

The HEX Group is seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician for its site in Hixon. You will maintain and repair sheet metal fabrication machinery and support a range of industry-leading equipment on-site in Staffordshire.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and participate in TPM initiatives. An on-call rota is included, with occasional holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining machinery within a sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support operational requirements.
• Experience of TPM procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing sheet metal fabrication machinery.
• Supporting a Range Of Industry-leading Equipment including Amada press brakes, Trumpf punches, lasers and press brakes, Bystronic fibre laser systems, Gema powder coating equipment, LEV systems.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults.
• Supporting TPM activities.
• Participating in an on-call rota (1 week in 3), including occasional holiday cover.

Skills

Sheet metal maintenance

Fault-finding

Teamwork

TPM experience

Flexible attitude

Full UK driving licence

Tools

PLC-controlled systems

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Machine Maintenance Technician - Alpha Manufacturing, Pastuefields Lane, Hixon

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date: 08-09-2026

Application End Date: 02-10-2026

Location: Pastuefields Lane, Hixon

State/County: Staffordshire

Zip Code: ST18 0PH

Work Style: On-site

Industry: Engineering services

Category: Engineering

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining and repairing sheet metal fabrication machinery
• Supporting a Range Of Industry-leading Equipment, Including
  • Amada press brakes
  • Trumpf punches, lasers and press brakes
  • Bystronic fibre laser systems
  • Gema powder coating equipment
  • LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) systems
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults
• Supporting TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives
• Participating in an on-call rota (1 week in 3), including occasional holiday cover

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience maintaining machinery within a sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Flexible approach and willingness to support operational requirements
• Experience of TPM procedures
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience working with PLC-controlled systems

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Call-out supplement
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Regular company events and colleague food days

About The HEX Group

The HEX Group is a privately owned collection of manufacturing and engineering businesses employing hundreds of people across Staffordshire and beyond. We are passionate about investing in apprenticeships, developing talent, and creating an environment where people can build rewarding careers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.