Maintenance Technician

DCV Technologies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing firm in Coventry is looking for an experienced Contract Maintenance Technician with an electrical bias. This hands-on role involves performing maintenance and repairs on electrical systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, offering a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work with advanced production technology. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

Access to on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or industrial automation environments.
• Confident with electrical isolations and technical documentation.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues on PLCs and HMIs.
• Perform electrical fault-finding and repairs.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Contract Maintenance Technician - Electrical Bias (Shift-based Manufacturing)
12-Month Contract | Competitive Hourly Rate + Overtime | 6-Week Rotating Shifts | Immediate Start

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a leading precision manufacturing and engineering business on a 12-month contract. This is a hands‑on, shift‑based role in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical production environment.

The Role

You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and control systems across production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Key tasks include:

• Electrical fault‑finding and repair on motors, drives, sensors, panels, and conveyors
• Diagnosing and resolving issues on PLCs, HMIs, and variable frequency drives
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Performing preventive maintenance (PPM) and recording accurate maintenance data
• Supporting continuous improvement and root‑cause analysis activities
• Working safely under permit‑to‑work and lockout/tagout (LOTO) systems

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance
• Proven experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial automation environments
• Confident with PLC fault‑finding, electrical isolations, and technical documentation
• Flexible to work rotating day and night shifts (3 on / 3 off)

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
• Access to on‑site facilities and technical development
• Opportunity to work with advanced production technology in a high‑integrity sector

If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Technician seeking a challenging contract within a world‑class manufacturing environment, apply now for immediate consideration.