Maintenance Technician

Bis Henderson; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and performance of automated equipment. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and working closely with the operations team to meet safety standards. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications, strong electrical fault-finding skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, along with bonuses and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus

Overtime opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in a Maintenance Engineering or Technician role within an automated production environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical faults.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications in electrical maintenance (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, C&G)

Mechanical qualification

Tools

PLCs

Conveyors

Motors

Job description

Coventry

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£35,000 - £40,000 + bonus + overtime opportunity

3 on 3 off shift pattern, working nights (6pm - 6am)

Summary

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of automated equipment and systems within a FMCG production operation. You'll be responsible for identifying and resolving electrical and mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and minimising downtime across the site. You will also work closely with the operations team to ensure compliance to safety standards and regulations at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on a range of automated equipment and systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical & electrical faults.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production operations.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a Maintenance Engineering or Technician role within an automated production environment.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Preferably good understanding and experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs, conveyors and motors is highly desirable.
• Relevant engineering qualifications in electrical maintenance (such as NVQ Level 3, HNC, C&G or equivalent).
• Preferably some form of mechanical qualification to supplement your electrical skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.