Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled maintenance technicians to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced production environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex machinery while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The company provides a supportive atmosphere with benefits like paid overtime, a generous holiday allowance, and a pension scheme. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a long-term career in a prestigious manufacturing organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

19 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme (up to 9%)

Life Insurance (4x Salary)

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Level 3 NVQ/C&G qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Relevant maintenance experience in manufacturing or production environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on complex production equipment.
• Minimize downtime in a high-speed manufacturing setting.
• Assist with project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reactive Maintenance

Planned Maintenance

Continuous Improvement

CMMS Systems

Education

Level 3 NVQ/C&G in Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 NVQ/C&G in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Technician, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Due to a significant increase in workload, a well-established and prestigious manufacturing organization is looking to hire multiple maintenance technicians (mechanical and/or electrical) on a permanent basis.

The role involves working in a unique, clean, and fast-paced production environment with a range of complex, high-speed machinery and auxiliary plant equipment.

Work Pattern: 24/7 shift rotation (mixture of 12-hour days and nights) on a 35-day cycle, averaging 34 hours per week with opportunities for overtime at x1.5. The schedule includes 14 shifts in 35 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on various complex production equipment and systems.
• Minimize downtime in a high-speed manufacturing setting.
• Assist the maintenance manager with project delivery and site needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing equipment efficiency.
• Update maintenance plans and shutdown tasks on the CMMS system.
• Liaise with suppliers for repairs and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Benefits:

Paid overtime, 19 days holiday, company pension scheme (up to 9%), and life insurance (4x salary).

Candidates must hold a Level 3 NVQ/C&G qualification (or higher) in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Relevant maintenance experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution environments is required.

Successful candidates will undergo security vetting, must have a clean criminal record, and have resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years.