Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Automation Experts; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training programs

Job summary

Automation Experts in Coventry is seeking a practical Maintenance & Facilities Technician to support production equipment and site facilities. The role offers a £27-33k package plus training, overtime, and long-term career prospects.

You will carry out planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and help improve maintenance procedures while working 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday. The position is ideal for a mechanically biased engineer looking to broaden skills in a stable manufacturing

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Electrical and pneumatic maintenance knowledge advantageous.
• Engineering apprenticeship or formal qualification required.
• Comfortable working at height and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance.
• Support maintenance of factory facilities and infrastructure.
• Assist with improving maintenance procedures and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatic maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship/HNC/City & Guilds

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Maintenance & Facilities Technician

£27-33k + Training, Overtime, Stable Working

West Midlands. Ref: 25607

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business with an annual turnover of £250 million. As part of continued investment in its operations, including the construction of a new £25 million warehouse, the company is looking to appoint a practical, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep of both production equipment and site facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking to broaden their skills and develop into a multi-skilled role. You will receive ongoing training and support while working within a stable, growing business that offers long-term career prospects, varied day-to-day responsibilities and the chance to be involved in an expanding manufacturing facility.

Maintenance Technician - The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and site equipment
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of factory facilities and infrastructure
• Assist with improving preventative maintenance procedures and maintenance documentation
• Carry out basic fault finding and repairs across mechanical equipment
• Support PUWER assessments and safe operation of machinery
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work logs
• Work safely while carrying out maintenance tasks, including working at height when required
• Contribute to ongoing site improvement and expansion projects

Maintenance Technician - What We're Looking For

• Mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC, City & Guilds or equivalent practical experience
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Electrical and pneumatic maintenance knowledge would be advantageous
• Comfortable working at height
• Self-motivated with a practical, hands-on approach
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT skills for recording maintenance activities
• Willingness to undertake additional training and occasional overtime

Why Join

• Excellent overtime rates (Saturday x1.5, Sunday x2)
• Extensive training including Welding, FLT, Cherry Picker and Health & Safety qualifications
• Varied role combining machinery maintenance with facilities engineering
• Monday-Friday working hours (7:30am-4:00pm)
• Long-term career stability with genuine development opportunities

Located in Coventry, this role would be commutable from Nuneaton, Rugby, Hinckley, Bedworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sharon Hill