Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; 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 dynamic role at a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. This exciting position involves maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. You will be part of a diverse team, adapting to both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks. With a focus on innovation, you'll contribute to updating the maintenance management system while enjoying a contract that is likely to extend beyond its initial term. If you possess a strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance.
• Flexible approach to job responsibilities and out of hours working.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Critical Thinking

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance

Equivalent Qualification

Tools

PLC Systems

Computerised Maintenance System

Job description

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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 provide support at 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; where due to the size of the business, every day is different - there will be planned and unplanned works. Currently the team are updating their maintenance management system and driving integration and automation, there’s lots of exciting changes which you could be part of! Whilst this is initially a 12 month contract, it’s highly likely to extend.

What will you do:

• Maintain equipment and use a computerised maintenance system
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs to equipment
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on industrial/assembly equipment, machinery and building as required
• Perform preventative maintenance as per schedules
• Order replacement parts and 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 job role & responsibilities and prepared to carryout “out of hours working” as required
• The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures
• Good critical thinking skills, necessary to get to the root cause of issues
• Experience in using PLC based systems would be an advantage

To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates