Maintenance Technician

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + BH

Overtime opportunities

Pension

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Product discounts

Training & career development

Safety-driven culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United Kingdom near Great Yarmouth is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve electrical, automation and control systems across our manufacturing operations. This on-site role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 7:30am to 4:00pm and Friday 7:30am to 1:30pm.

You will work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime, support continuous improvement, ensure health and safety compliance, and help maintain

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems.
• Good understanding of HSE and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical, automation, and control systems.
• Work with production, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS.
• Install, commission, and modify machinery if required.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Liaise with contractors and external service providers.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures where applicable.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

HSE standards

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Prioritisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC-HND or equivalent

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical, automation, and control systems across our manufacturing operations. Working closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams, you will help ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on, site-based role located just outside Great Yarmouth, focused on keeping automated systems and machinery operating safely and efficiently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position is based on-site, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 4:00pm and Friday from 7:30am to 1:30pm.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture

How You Will Do It

• Perform planned preventative maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and support production teams in restoring operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and plant equipment to identify potential issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Work closely with production personnel to identify and resolve equipment performance issues.
• Manage and maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance consumables.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support contractors and external service providers during maintenance projects.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit-to-work procedures where applicable.

What We Are Looking For

• Required: 5+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems
• Good understanding of HSE and quality standards
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Beneficial: Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Experience with automated or assembly line equipment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tool
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations #LI-SB #LI-Onsite

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