Maintenance Technician

European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ); Chester; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent maintenance service provider in Chester is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform essential maintenance on mechanical and electrical CNC machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate has a qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and experience in fault finding. Join a team that values safety and professional growth, offering competitive pay and generous shift allowances.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous shift allowance

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical, electrical, or automated equipment.
• Ability to follow maintenance procedures and schematic drawings.
• Confident working in hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Identify and control hazards to ensure safety.
• Record work in the Computerised Maintenance Management System.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem diagnosis

Risk assessment

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician - Broughton

Salary: £37,928 per annum + 42% shift allowance

Shifts: 4 on, 6 off (includes days, nights, and weekends), 12-hour shifts

Location: Broughton

Join Our Team at Guidant Global

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining a wide range of assets, including mechanical and electrical CNC machinery, production equipment, paint shops, and chemical processing plants. You'll work on a shift pattern and report to the Maintenance Process Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure our equipment operates at its best.
• Identifying and controlling hazards, always putting safety first in everything you do.
• Understanding and following Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments, including dynamic risk assessments.
• Recording your work in our Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Continuously looking for ways to improve our maintenance processes and eliminate future breakdowns.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Maintenance Technicians or Fitters, or have equivalent experience.
• Qualified to HNC level in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experienced in maintaining mechanical, electrical, or automated equipment.
• Skilled in fault finding and problem diagnosis.
• Able to read and follow maintenance procedures and schematic drawings.
• Confident working with controls for hazardous environments (such as working at heights, with chemicals, electricity, stored energy, or in confined spaces).

Why Join Guidant Global?

• Competitive pay and generous shift allowance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive, inclusive, and safety-first culture
• Work with cutting-edge technology and a diverse team
• Be part of a company that values your ideas and invests in your future

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us shape the future of maintenance at Guidant Global.