Maintenance Technician

Premier Work Support; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Technician for a client in the manufacturing sector. This permanent role entails maintaining facility infrastructure with responsibilities including troubleshooting, assisting contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, practical experience, and strong problem-solving abilities, making this a key support role in ensuring manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ/QCF level in maintenance/construction.
• Experience in a similar maintenance role is essential.
• Trained in use of power tools and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensures maintenance and functionality of plant's physical infrastructure.
• Assists maintenance team and liaises with contractors.
• Maintains accurate logs and service records according to procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Basic knowledge of plumbing

Basic knowledge of HVAC

Mechanical systems

Power tools

Education

NVQ/QCF level in construction/maintenance

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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On behalf of our long standing client, we are recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join the facilities/ maintenance team on a permanent basis. You will be working 08.00-16.30, Monday-Thursday and 08.00-15.30 Friday.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will have some health and safety knowledge and ideally you will have previously worked in a manufacturing environment.

You will be supporting the manufacturing operations by ensuring the upkeep, maintenance, and functionality of the plant's physical infrastructure and respond promptly to facility-related service requests, resolving issues efficiently, ensuring compliance with all health and safety/environmental regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Assisting and liaising with on-site contractors, ensuring proper site inductions and compliance with relevant health and safety/regulatory requirements
* Attending site emergencies
* Assisting the maintenance team by resolving routine plumbing issues and general site maintenance-such as painting.
* Ensuring walkways are safe and in good order, dealing with any trip hazards and filling in any pot holes
* Carrying out brickwork, carpentry and structural concreting as required
* Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and service records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
* Supporting facility renovations and internal/external departments to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities.
* Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental guidelines.

Required Skills
* Educated to appropriate NVQ/QCF level in construction/maintenance related discipline
* Experience in a similar role
* Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems
* Trained and proficient in use of power tools
* Problem solving/trouble shooting
* Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck training desirable

You will be an excellent communicator, proactive and enjoy problem solving.