Maintenance Technician

Gps Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gps Recruitment is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Barnsley site. You will perform maintenance and repairs on production plant, execute PPM, and troubleshoot to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years’ industrial experience and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), with a 4-shift rota. You will collaborate with on-site contractors and remote service engineers, and mentor apprentices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ industrial experience and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Able to work a 4 shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
• Communicate with on-site contractors and remote service engineers.
• Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns swiftly and effectively.
• Fault find on mechanical systems (gearboxes, etc.).
• Understand pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Maintain records and reports within the CMMS system.
• Manage and monitor stock levels of critical parts and equipment.
• Mentor apprentices.

Skills

4 years’ industrial experience

Maintenance engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Role:

We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our clients team at their Barnsley site. If you have a strong background in machine repair, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and problem solving, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career further in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime
• Be able to work well and communicate with on site contractors and remote service engineers
• Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns swiftly and effectively
• Fault find on mechanical systems i.e. gearboxes etc.
• Have a good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
• Maintain accurate records and reports within the CMMS system
• Manage and monitor stock levels of critical parts and equipment
• Mentoring of apprentices

Requirements

• Be a qualified and experienced Maintenance Engineer, holding a minimum of 4 years’ industrial experience and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Have prior experience working within a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Be able to work a 4 shift rota.

The department operates the following shifts:-

Shift 1 6am - 2pm Monday to Friday

Shift 2 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday

Shift 3 10pm - 6am Monday to Friday

Shift 4 6am - 4pm Thursday to Sunday

Rotating.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package