Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defense and aerospace sector is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and collaborating with engineers to ensure optimal equipment performance. If you have completed an advanced engineering apprenticeship and possess strong mechanical skills, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while enhancing your career in a pivotal industry.

Qualifications

• Completed an advanced modern engineering apprenticeship.
• Hold NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, reactive, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Install, diagnose, and repair mechanically biased machines.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to restore equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Repairs

Fault Finding

Basic IT Literacy

Education

NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3

Advanced Modern Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Hand Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - 12 month contract

My client is a global defence and aerospace leader. Due to new business contacts, they seek a Maintenance Technician to join their team on an initial 12-month contract.

Responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician:

• Perform routine, reactive, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Installations, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on mechanically biased machines.
• Perform alignment and geometry checks.
• Utilise hand tools and test equipment to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate workload and mechanical activities with customers.
• Collaborate with site Manufacturing Engineers to understand and restore equipment.
• Adhere to control standards and procedures.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Must have completed an advanced modern engineering apprenticeship and hold an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of maintenance operations and fault finding.
• Basic IT literacy and ability to work from engineering drawings.

All successful Maintenance Technicians will be contacted within 2 working days of application.