Maintenance Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a client based in Bedford. The role involves maintaining key process machinery, fault-finding and repairing to component level, and supporting shift operations with a strong electronics background.

Salary £40,000 - £46,000 plus shift allowance. Shifts: Week 1 06:00-14:00 and Week 2 14:00-22:00. Great for ex-military personnel; applications from all backgrounds will be considered with relevant engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Material Science or equivalent.
• 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 abilities.
• Experience working with suppliers, subcontractors and service engineers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uptime of key process machinery at or above target levels.
• Fault-find and repair complex machinery and PCBs to component level.
• Provide direction to technicians and support shift leaders.
• Monitor and improve machinery uptime and performance.
• Communicate with engineering supervisors and operators.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement changes.
• Adhere to health and safety policies in all duties.

Skills

Fault-find and repair

Electronics knowledge

PCB diagnosis

Documentation of processes

Independent working

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering/Science/Mathematics/Material Science

Job description

EH60 - Maintenance Technician

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 + Shift allowance

Location: Bedford

Shifts: Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 & Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00

Overview

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

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