Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in Bedford. This full-time role involves resolving and repairing equipment issues, maintaining high standards of facilities, and collaborating closely with the Site Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, including a completed apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 qualification. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completed a full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship.
• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 in a relevant Engineering subject.

Responsibilities

• Set facilities standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Collaborate within the Facilities team to resolve and maintain equipment.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Electrical Skills

Mechanical Skills

Warehouse Automation

Communication Skills

Task Prioritization

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

City & Guilds EAL

BTEC Level 3

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

We are currently looking for

a Maintenance Technician to sit within a key team to resolve, repair issues and maintain equipment in our Bedford DC.

This is a full-time position, working alongside the Site Operations team and reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Set facilities standards and ensure they are maintained
2. Work with 3rd party contracts to ensure best value
3. Help implement a new CMMS to track and manage maintenance tasks effectively
4. Adhere to national standards and specifications
5. Comply with H&S requirements, site compliance being key, i.e., PUWER/LOLER etc
6. Prioritize health & safety best practices in all work, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
7. Follow and effectively action planned maintenance schedules
8. Collaborate within the Facilities team to resolve, repair issues, and maintain equipment, including assisting with quotes and project work
9. React quickly to breakdowns, communicate clearly with affected parties, and work efficiently to fix issues
10. Support continuous improvement by learning from breakdowns and providing feedback and suggestions through the line manager

Skills and Experience:

1. Completed a full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject (City & Guilds EAL, SVQ/IVQ, BTEC all at Level 3)
2. Multiskilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines
3. Experience in setting standards and implementing them on site
4. Experience with warehouse internals such as racking, dock doors, dock lifting systems, sprinklers, lighting, power distribution, plumbing, joinery, and general repair works
5. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks
6. Good communication skills within a team and when working alongside operations
7. Warehouse automation experience is preferred as the company aims to develop in this area