Maintenance Technician

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a 6 to 12 month contract in Coventry. The role requires expertise in maintaining and optimizing production equipment in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar role. This position involves working across early, late, and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing or production settings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of production machinery.
• Minimise downtime through effective fault-finding.
• Work within Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Problem-solving ability

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive improvement

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering

NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Electrical Installation qualification

Tools

ABB robots

Siemens software

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (6 to 12 month contract)

Location: Coventry (CV4 area)

Hours: 3-Shift Rotation

* Working across early, late, and night shifts as required

Salary: Circa ?41000

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and optimisation of production equipment within a busy manufacturing environment. This multi-skilled role-covering both mechanical and electrical disciplines-plays a key part in ensuring machinery runs efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of production machinery and equipment.
• Complete daily and weekly routine maintenance tasks to maintain operational reliability.
• Minimise downtime and maximise machine capability through effective fault-finding and corrective action.
• Support the identification and procurement of machine spares and consumables.
• Accompany and assist external service engineers, contractors, and vendors when required.
• Ensure clear and efficient shift handovers, maintaining safe and optimal machine conditions.
• Work within Health & Safety policies and follow site procedures at all times.
• Perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks within a production environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with ABB robots and Siemens software (advantageous).
• 18th Edition Electrical Installation qualification (desirable).
• Strong experience working in a maintenance role within manufacturing or production settings.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Effective team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach to improvement.

If you are a dedicated and multi-skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable manufacturing environment, we welcome your application.