Maintenance Technician

First Military Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Bedford, Bedfordshire. You will repair, maintain and fault-find complex manufacturing machinery, aiming to keep uptime high and performance strong.

Training and experience in electronics and PCB fault-finding are essential. The role requires self-motivation, precise documentation and the ability to work with engineers, production staff and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Material Science, or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Experience repairing complex machinery and diagnosing faults.
• Ability to diagnose and repair PCBs to component level.
• Strong electronics background and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain over 80% uptime of key process machinery.
• Fault-find and repair complex machinery and PCBs to component level.
• Provide direction to technicians and support shifts.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve machinery uptime and performance.
• Communicate with engineering supervisors, engineers and operators.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction projects.
• Maintain knowledge of health and safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Electronics fault-finding

Problem solving

Documentation

Independent worker

Time management

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Computer literacy

Mechanical setup

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

You will be responsible for the repair, maintenance and fault-finding of complex manufacturing machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain over 80% uptime of key process machinery.
• Fault-find and repair complex machinery and PCBs to component level.
• Provide direction to technicians and support manufacturing shift leaders and production support personnel.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve machinery uptime and performance.
• Communicate with engineering supervisors, engineers and production operators.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction projects.
• Maintain knowledge of health and safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are carried out safely

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Material Science, or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Experience repairing complex machinery and diagnosing faults.
• Ability to diagnose and repair PCBs to component level.
• Strong electronics background and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document processes and procedures.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers, subcontractors and service engineers.
• Knowledge of 6S / Kaizen and continuous improvement (preferred).
• Ability to carry out mechanical setup and maintenance tasks.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Flexible and able to work alternate early and late shifts.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Knowledge of cleanroom or specialist manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to issue work instructions and present ideas, concepts and solutions to employees, subcontractors and suppliers.

Maintenance Technician • Bedford, Bedfordshire, England