Maintenance Technician

Robert Lickley Refractories; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Lickley Refractories Limited in Dudley seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Engineer and Manager with day-to-day upkeep of plant and equipment. This hands-on role focuses on mechanical work across motors, gearboxes, bearings and conveyors, with basic electrical fault-finding where trained.

You will join a small team in a permanent, full-time role at our Dudley site, working 37.5 hours per week with some overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have industrial maintenance experience and be able to work on mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Experience with motors, gearboxes, bearings and conveyors is required.
• Experience using planned preventative maintenance systems is essential.
• Basic electrical knowledge and safe isolation practices are expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to schedule.
• Carry out routine mechanical repairs and help with breakdowns.
• Assist with basic electrical fault-finding on motors, switches, sensors and controls.
• Replace worn or damaged parts and help return equipment safely to service.
• Complete inspections and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Follow safe isolation, lock-off and permit procedures for all work.
• Report hazards, defects and recurring faults promptly.
• Keep maintenance and production areas tidy and safe.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical fault-finding

Hand tools

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2/3

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

PAT testing

Welding

Job description

RLR makes refractory products for the steel industry and other high-temperature users, from our site in Dudley. We're looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Engineer and Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day upkeep of our plant and equipment.

This is a hands‑on role. You'll be fixing things, inspecting equipment, and keeping machinery running across a working manufacturing site. Expect dusty, noisy and hot areas as part of the job.

You'll work mainly on mechanical tasks — motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors — with some basic electrical fault‑finding where you're trained and authorised to do it.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to schedule
• Carry out routine mechanical repairs and help with breakdowns
• Assist with basic electrical fault‑finding on motors, switches, sensors and controls
• Replace worn or damaged parts and help return equipment safely to service
• Complete inspections and keep accurate maintenance records
• Follow safe isolation, lock‑off and permit procedures for all work
• Report hazards, defects and recurring faults promptly
• Keep maintenance and production areas tidy and safe

Must Have

• Forklift or MEWP certificate
• At least 3 years in an industrial maintenance or manufacturing role
• Experience with motors, gearboxes, bearings and conveyors
• Experience using planned preventative maintenance systems
• Basic electrical knowledge — motors, switches, sensors, control systems
• Confident and safe using hand tools and power tools
• Understanding of safe isolation and other Health & Safety procedures
• Willing to work at height and in confined spaces when trained to do so

Nice to have

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Further electrical fault‑finding experienceIn-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT testing)
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience in refractories, ceramics, foundries or similar heavy industry
• Welding and fabrication skills

What's great in the job?

• Varied work– mixers, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, silos, burners and hoists, not one machine all day
• Team support– you work alongside a Maintenance Engineer and report to a Maintenance Manager, not on your own
• Steady employer– an established, independent UK manufacturer based in Dudley
• Permanent role– full-time hours with some flexibility and overtime available
• Practical scope– mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic work, plus some fabrication where trained

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Dudley site, working 37.5 hours a week with some flexibility and overtime available. Salary is £30,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and are committed to fair and consistent recruitment practices based on merit, experience, and values.