Maintenance Technician

D R Newitt & Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. The role includes performing planned and reactive maintenance on various machines. Ideal candidates will have a time-served apprenticeship and experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC systems. This position offers competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and support for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime and progression opportunities

Training and development support

Stable, long-term career

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining machinery in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC control systems.
• Experience with lean or continuous improvement practices beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Service, repair, and troubleshoot manual and CNC equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety & Environmental policies.

Skills

Maintenance of production machinery

Troubleshooting skills

Proactive maintenance approach

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

CNC control systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Overview

Our client is a long-established, global manufacturer supplying mission-critical engineered products to key industries around the world. With a strong heritage in quality and precision, they continue to innovate and invest in their people, equipment, and facilities.

The Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of manufacturing operations. You'll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of manual and CNC machinery, as well as site infrastructure, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Service, repair, and troubleshoot manual and CNC equipment (Siemens or Mazak desirable)
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and O&M manuals
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and improvement projects
• Support apprentices and team members with training and technical guidance
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety & Environmental policies
• Accurately complete maintenance records, checklists, and documentation

Skills & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• Proven experience maintaining machinery in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC control systems
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, multi-skilled team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
• Experience with lean or continuous improvement practices beneficial

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime and progression opportunities
• Training and development support
• Stable, long-term career with a respected engineering manufacturer

If you\'re a skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for engineering and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, we\'d love to hear from you