Maintenance Technician

Travis Talent; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join an established business in Chesterfield. This role focuses on preventative maintenance primarily, ensuring optimal functioning of mechanical equipment. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in mechanical maintenance and possess engineering qualifications. The job offers a stable work environment and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally with conveyors.
• Basic knowledge of PLC systems or willingness to learn.
• Strong safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Assist with installations and capital projects.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to meet departmental objectives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Health & safety compliance

Education

Time-served engineering qualifications

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician - Chesterfield (Panama Day Shifts)

Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 DOE

Travis Talent is delighted to be recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join a well-established business in Chesterfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take on a role that's predominantly focused on planned preventative maintenance, with breakdowns being a very rare occurrence.

Responsibilities

• Working on a wide range of mechanical equipment, particularly conveyors
• Carrying out PPM to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of plant and equipment
• Assisting with installations and supporting capital projects when required
• Interrogating PLC systems, or demonstrating the willingness and ability to learn this skill
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards and ensuring compliance with site procedures
• Working collaboratively within the engineering team to achieve departmental objectives

Shift Pattern

• Panama day shifts - 12-hour days (6am (or 7am) until 6pm or (7pm), 2-week rotating pattern)
• Week one = Monday and Tuesday on, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off, and then Saturday and Sunday on
• Week two = Monday and Tuesday off, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on, and then Saturday and Sunday off

The Person

• Time-served engineering qualifications or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally with conveyors or similar equipment
• Basic PLC knowledge desirable, or a willingness and capability to learn
• Proactive, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values its engineering team and provides long-term stability, excellent working conditions, and opportunities to develop your skills further.

To apply, please contact Travis Talent today