Maintenance Technician

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Horsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established operational company in England is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician. The role focuses primarily on maintaining automated machinery, ensuring efficiency and minimal downtime. Candidates should have a multiskilled background with a mechanical bias and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers competitive salary, career progression, and a structured induction program.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

High street discounts

Employee wellbeing programme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Mechanically biased with electrical fault-finding ability.
• Experience with conveyors or automated systems beneficial.
• Comfortable with both PPM and breakdown response.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated picking and distribution machinery via planned schedules.
• Respond to faults and carry out timely diagnostics and repairs.
• Manage contractors and coordinate incoming spare parts.

Skills

Multiskilled background

Electrical fault-finding ability

Confident communicator

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician
Salary: £36,748 - £37,268 + overtime & benefits | Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm (plus 1 in 2 Sundays on call)

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a stable, structured role with a strong focus on planned maintenance? Join a well-established operation where you'll work on bespoke machinery and automated systems, with great training and development support.

The Role

Reporting to the Systems Manager and Depot Manager, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of automated machinery, including conveyors, auto-picking equipment, labelling/lidding machines, and facility systems. The focus is 80% PPM and 20% reactive, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain automated picking and distribution machinery via planned schedules
• Respond to faults and carry out timely diagnostics and repairs
• Perform visual and functional inspections
• Prepare machinery for operation (pack changes, setup)
• Manage contractors and coordinate incoming spare parts
• Complete shift handovers and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Support and coach junior team members
• Work at height and follow all safety procedures

Examples of Faults

• Mechanical: Bearings, motors, belts, sensors, and split belts
• Electrical: Motor and circuit breaker faults, basic fault finding (3-phase 400V/240V)

Shift Details

• Monday to Friday: 1pm-9pm
• 1 in 2 Sundays on call (8am-1pm)
• Flexibility to cover occasional early shift (7am-3pm) for holiday cover
• On-call payment + callout pay if site attendance is required

On-Call Pay Summary

• Weekday standby: £2/hour (4 hours/day)
• Sunday standby: £4/hour (5 hours)
• Site call-out: £50 per visit

What You'll Need

• Multiskilled background (mechanical bias preferred with electrical fault-finding ability)
• Relevant engineering qualification (certificates must be provided)
• Comfortable with both PPM and breakdown response
• Experience with conveyors or automated systems beneficial
• Open to candidates from manufacturing, forces, or distribution backgrounds
• Confident communicator with a proactive, team-focused attitude

What’s on Offer

• Full induction & accredited training programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Free onsite parking
• High street discounts & employee wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension scheme

Interview Process

• Stage 1: MS Teams interview (technical questions around motors, 3-phase systems, etc.)
• Stage 2: On-site tour and interview (bring ID and qualifications)

This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive and structured environment, working on interesting and bespoke systems that keep a vital operation running smoothly.