Maintenance Technican

E3 Recruitment; Louth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role offers a salary of up to £44,250 per year and operates on a rotating schedule. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and a minimum RQF Level 3 qualification along with three years of prior experience. Benefits include overtime opportunities, enhanced holiday, and access to training.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Access to training and development

Career progression paths

Qualifications

• Minimum RQF Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least three years of prior experience in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety and operational checks.
• Conduct regular checks on essential plant and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to support operational performance.
• Install new plant or equipment when required.
• Liaise with Senior Engineer for task alignment.
• Recommend tools and plant purchases.
• Ensure all work meets health and safety guidelines.
• Identify issues and propose long-term solutions.

Skills

Electrical background

Problem-solving in manufacturing

Education

RQF Level 3 qualification

Job description

An opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing company in Lincolnshire, offering a salary of up to £44,250 per year. This role operates on a rotating schedule, working Monday to Thursday from 6am to 6pm one week, then switching to 6pm to 6am the following week. It offers a variety of benefits including overtime opportunities, enhanced holiday entitlement, pension scheme, access to training and development programs, and clear paths for career progression.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment both PPM and reactive across two sites, ideal for someone with a strong electrical background and a passion for problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety, operational, technical, calibration, and engineering checks.
• Conduct regular checks and work on essential plant and equipment as part of the PPM schedule.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to support sustainable OEE performance.
• Install new plant, machinery, or equipment in collaboration with external contractors when required.
• Liaise with the Senior Engineer to align engineering tasks with production demands and agree on effective solutions.
• Recommend necessary tools and plant purchases to maintain high standards.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with health and safety guidelines, in coordination with the Health & Safety Manager.
• Identify issues and propose long-term solutions to drive operational improvements, contributing to continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.

To be considered for this Maintenance Technician role, the ideal candidate will hold a minimum RQF Level 3 qualification (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3) in a relevant discipline and have at least three years prior experience. A recognised apprenticeship will also be considered.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Maintenance Technician Opportunity.