Maintenance Technician

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer for a reputable FMCG company in Newport. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, along with relevant engineering qualifications. The role involves a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, emphasizing proactive maintenance and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Up to £47,000 salary

Standard Company Benefits

Long-term career prospects

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer from a manufacturing background.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical service instruction data.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report on machinery defects and provide data.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Lead problem-solving on shift.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Diagnosing and repairing equipment faults

Proactive maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualifications in engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

About Our Client

The organisation operates within the FMCG sector and specialises in Food Manufacturing. As a growing company, they focus on high-quality production and delivering exceptional standards to their clients.

Job Description

• To observe, recognise and report on machinery or component defects or symptoms of impending failure and provide CMMS data.
• Carry out Planned and Preventative maintenance to agreed schedules.
• To diagnose faults and to test, repair and maintain Mechanical / Electrical equipment.
• Carry out autonomous breakdown tasks and preventative maintenance tasks competently and correctly, recording work carried out in appropriate documentation / data base (CMMS).
• To interpret and implement technical service instruction data relating to machinery and equipment.
• Previous experience of working with CMMS systems.
• To ensure effective handover of information across shift.
• Contact OEM's and other suppliers for technical support as and when required and expedite parts when not available on site.
• Lead shift based problem solving where corrective actions aren't clear.
• Working as ONE TEAM.
• Identify and implement Improvements.
• Identify life cycle issues and raise these with possible recommendations.
• Use and support simple 5WHY OE techniques / RCA techniques through to 100 year fix.
• Use and support departmental 5s programmes for workshops and stores.
• To use CMMS historical data for improvement initiatives.
• Use the CMMS stores system to accurately record parts taken out.
• Complete all records and paperwork for specific work legibly and accurately (e.g. PPM's, Quality records, maintenance schedules and return to work forms).

4 on 4 off (2 Days/2 Nights) - 12 Hours

The Successful Applicant

An experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer, ideally from a manufacturing background, as well as:

• Relevant qualifications in engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing equipment faults.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

What's on Offer

• Up to £47,000 (DOE)
• Standard Company Benefits
• Permanent position with long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work within a reputable FMCG company in Newport.
• Supportive and professional working environment.