Maintenance Technician

MacFarlane Group; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cricklade is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve machinery in a dynamic environment. The role requires proven maintenance experience and a strong electrical bias, with responsibilities involving planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safety compliance. A competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 plus a bonus and benefits is offered, along with further development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Full UK driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to support uptime.
• Respond to breakdowns by diagnosing faults and planning repairs.
• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical plant.

Skills

Proactive maintenance experience

Multi-skilled capability

Strong problem-solving skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Electrical qualification to NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

Electrical installations and machinery

Motors and drives

Job description

£35,000 to £45,000 per year, Basic Salary plus Bonus & Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 04/02/2026

About this job

Maintenance Technician Location: Cricklade (near Swindon) Package: Basic salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus and benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Shifts: 07:00-15:00 or 15:15-23:15 Overtime paid at 1.5x

Protecting what matters, together At Macfarlane Packaging, we protect what matters most

• our people, our customers, our communities and the environment.

With more than 75 years of heritage, we combine the security of an established UK manufacturing group with a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Our people are at the heart of our success.

We offer a supportive, down-to‑earth working environment where technical expertise is valued, ideas are encouraged, and careers can genuinely develop.

While our operations are fast‑paced and results‑driven, we place equal importance on safety, quality and doing the job properly.

About GWP GWP, part of Macfarlane Group, is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of sustainable protective packaging solutions.

With over 30 years of specialist manufacturing expertise, GWP is known for engineering‑led solutions, strong environmental credentials and long‑term customer partnerships.

The Maintenance Technician role Based at our Cricklade manufacturing site, this role would suit a proactive Maintenance Technician with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Working both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining, improving and supporting plant, machinery, services and facilities across the site, with occasional travel to other group locations as required.

This is a hands‑on role with a strong focus on fault‑finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving plant reliability and supporting safe, efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to agreed schedules, supporting improved plant reliability and uptime
• Respond to breakdowns by diagnosing faults, planning repairs and completing corrective actions efficiently
• Maintain and repair a range of mechanical and electrical plant, including motors, drives, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Support installation, modification and improvement of plant, services and facilities
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and contribute to improvement and project‑based solutions
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety legislation, company procedures and statutory regulations
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and actions taken
• Provide flexible support across shifts and, where required, travel between sites to support business needs

Essential Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Multi‑skilled capability, ideally with a strong electrical bias (mechanical‑only candidates with some electrical experience will also be considered)
• Electrical qualification to NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds, including 17th or 18th Edition
• Experience fault‑finding electrical installations and machinery
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Good working knowledge of motors, drives and control systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, improvement‑focused mindset
• Basic IT skills and the ability to complete maintenance records
• Flexible approach, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (mileage paid when company transport is not available)

Desirable Qualifications

• Mechanical qualifications or strong mechanical maintenance experience
• Experience with welding, fabrication or machining
• Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes and mechanical drive systems
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics
• PLC fault‑finding exposure
• Ability to test and inspect electrical installations to BS7671

What You Will Get

• Competitive basic salary plus achievable annual bonus - 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee assistance programme to support wellbeing
• Long service awards

How to apply

This is an urgent requirement, and we are keen to appoint as soon as possible.

Please click Apply to submit your up‑to‑date CV. All applications will be acknowledged.

Shortlisted candidates will usually hear from us within a fortnight maximum.

If you have not therefore heard from us within 3‑4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Should you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team directly.

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