Maintenance Technician

Reed; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Southend-On-Sea is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician. This role involves performing regular maintenance on company assets, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractors. The ideal candidate has an engineering apprenticeship and experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a salary of up to £34,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) required.
• Industry-recognised engineer-based apprenticeship is a must.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance on company assets.
• Record all completed maintenance in the company database.
• Ensure contractors comply with local health and safety requirements.

Skills

Experience maintaining/servicing equipment in a manufacturing environment

Contractor management experience

Proficiency in IT systems

Ability to work independently and within a team

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above)

Industry-recognised engineer-based apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Forklifts

MEWP equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Southend‑On‑Sea

Location: Southend‑On‑Sea

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum - Monday to Friday!

Role: We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician (MT) to ensure the effective maintenance of company assets. The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping equipment running smoothly, ensuring all work is properly documented and supporting the company’s high standards in safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance on company assets.
• Record all completed maintenance in the company database.
• Review and understand risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) before carrying out tasks.
• Maintain and stock‑check consumables and spare parts for servicing and daily operations.
• Attend training courses when required to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Ensure contractors comply with local health and safety requirements while on‑site.
• Work in line with company standards, policies and environmental, health & safety guidelines.
• Carry out other reasonable and relevant tasks as required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• Industry‑recognised engineer‑based apprenticeship

Experience & Skills

• Experience maintaining/servicing equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Contractor management experience (e.g., reviewing RAMs, issuing permits)
• Ability to maintain and stock‑check spare parts and consumables
• Proficiency in IT systems, including MS Office
• Experience using Forklifts and MEWP equipment
• Ability to work independently and within a team

If you are interested simply get in touch with an updated CV and we will be in touch.