Maintenance Technician

Proactive Technical Limited; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and production team on a standard day shift. You will perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of manufacturing equipment, keeping machinery safe, reliable and productive while supporting continuous improvements on site.

The role requires strong mechanical maintenance experience with lathes, mills, grinders, and related gear; a practical, proactive approach and the

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience with manual or CNC machines (lathes, mills, grinders).
• Hands-on approach with fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery.
• Maintain and repair equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, furnaces and wire-making lines.
• Support assembly and installation of bespoke welding machines.
• Help manage the site maintenance schedule to minimise downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery and production processes.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure safety and reliability.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem solving

Team player

Maintenance planning

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

CNC machines

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Salary: £18.00-£20.00 per hour DOE
Hours; Standard Day Shift

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and production team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of manufacturing equipment. You will play an important role in keeping machinery operating safely and efficiently, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvements across the site.

This is a practical role suited to someone with strong mechanical maintenance experience who enjoys problem-solving and getting involved on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a range of machinery.
• Maintain and repair equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, furnaces and wire-making lines.
• Support the mechanical assembly and installation of bespoke welding machines.
• Assist with managing the site maintenance schedule to help minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve machinery, equipment and production processes.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Maintenance and Production teams to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment, following relevant health and safety procedures.

Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience maintaining manual or CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills and grinders.
• A hands-on, practical approach with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved across a range of maintenance activities.
• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar recognised qualification.

Desirable Experience

• Experience maintaining production machinery.
• Experience working with or maintaining industrial furnaces.
• Experience with bespoke machinery or mechanical assembly.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is practical, reliable and mechanically minded, with the confidence to diagnose problems, carry out repairs and identify ways to improve equipment performance.

If you have a strong mechanical maintenance background and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we’d be interested in hearing from you.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.