Maintenance Technician

GI Group Main Account; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Coventry. Responsibilities include ensuring machinery availability and performing technical fixes. Candidates should have an HNC in engineering, PLC fault finding experience, and a minimum of one year in a manufacturing role. The position offers competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical availability of production machinery and facilities.
• Perform first-line fixes to minimise downtime.
• Maintain equipment to TPM schedules and improve machine uptime.

Skills

Technical availability of production machinery

First-line fixes

PLC fault finding

Knowledge of electro-pneumatics

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

18th Edition electrical wiring qualification

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coventry
Shift Pattern: AM Shift: 6am - 2pm; PM Shift: 2pm - 6am

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical availability of production machinery and facilities
• Perform first-line fixes to minimise downtime and support production continuity
• Maintain equipment to TPM schedules and improve machine uptime using OEE data
• Support building services and participate in improvement projects
• Mentor apprentices and provide technical advice when needed

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering
• 18th Edition electrical wiring qualification (advantageous)
• Experience with PLC fault finding (S5, S7, TIA Portal), safety systems, and control panels desirable
• Minimum 1 year in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of electro-pneumatics, hydraulics, and machining technologies
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively under time pressure

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunities for career development
• Supportive team environment

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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