Maintenance Technician

Seismic Recruitment; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month contract, with the potential for extension. This role involves maintaining equipment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, responding to breakdowns, and performing preventative maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, along with critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues effectively. Join a diverse team and be part of exciting changes in a dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and use a computerized maintenance system.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Critical Thinking

PLC-based Systems

Education

Apprenticeship or Equivalent Qualification

Tools

Computerized Maintenance System

Job description

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Resourcing & Compliance Administrator at Seismic Recruitment

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Initial 12 Month Contract - highly likely to be extended!

37.5 hours a week: 6:30am – 15:00pm Mon-Thurs, 6.30am – 12 Noon Fri

Overtime could be available

Up to £17.70 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £24.20 - depending on experience

We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to support a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Leicester. Ideally, you will have a background in mechanical and electrical maintenance, gained from an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Our client is a Fortune 100 worldwide manufacturer of construction and mining products. You’ll be working as part of a diverse team; due to the size of the business, every day is different with planned and unplanned work. Currently, the team is updating their maintenance management system and driving integration and automation—there are lots of exciting changes you could be part of! While this is initially a 12-month contract, it’s highly likely to extend.

What will you do:

• Maintain equipment and use a computerized maintenance system
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on industrial/assembly equipment, machinery, and building systems as required
• Perform preventative maintenance as per schedules
• Order replacement parts and manage stocks

What Qualifications and Experience are needed:

• You will have successfully completed an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification and have demonstrated experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Have a fully flexible approach to the role & responsibilities and be prepared to carry out “out of hours” work as required
• The ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures
• Good critical thinking skills to identify root causes of issues
• Experience using PLC-based systems would be an advantage

To apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above is a summary of the contract assignment. A full description and explanation of rates and deductions will be provided in a key information document (KID) to registered candidates.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing