Maintenance Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Ipswich is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and PLC skills. You will ensure the efficiency of automated machinery through proactive maintenance and problem-solving. Eligibility to live and work in the UK is necessary. Your success in this role will depend on your experience in a fast-paced environment and relevant technical qualifications, offering a salary of £45,000 annually and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Salary of £45,000

Favourable day-shift pattern

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer in automated manufacturing.
• Strong Electrical bias and relevant qualifications.
• Hands-on experience with PLC fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Execute planned maintenance schedules.
• Perform diagnostics on control panels, motors, and drives.

Skills

Electrical expertise

PLC fault-finding skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

NVQ Level 3

C&G or BTEC or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) - Packaging

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk

The Role

We are a leading packaging manufacturer in the Ipswich area, looking for a highly skilled and motivated Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong Electrical and PLC bias.

You’ll be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our automated packaging machinery and plant equipment. This role offers the opportunity to use your electrical expertise and PLC fault‑finding skills daily, splitting your time between rapid reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and essential planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to drive long‑term improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance: Promptly diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on a wide range of packaging equipment, including conveyors, robots, palletisers, and automated control systems.

• Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Execute and contribute to the development of planned maintenance schedules to ensure machine longevity and operational reliability.

• Electrical & PLC Expertise: Perform in‑depth electrical fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repair on control panels, motors, drives, and PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in project support, including the installation and commissioning of new equipment, and proactively seek out opportunities for equipment modification and performance improvement.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere strictly to Health & Safety and quality standards.

What We Offer

• Salary: £45,000 per annum.

• Work‑Life Balance: Favourable day‑shift pattern with an early finish on Friday:

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for professional development, including exposure to new technologies and career progression within the engineering department.

About You

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer in a fast‑paced packaging or automated manufacturing environment.

• Strong Electrical bias with relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, C&G, BTEC, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering).

• Solid, hands‑on experience with PLC fault‑finding and diagnostics is essential.

• A good understanding of mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, conveyors).

• Proactive, methodical, and capable of working independently and as part of a team under pressure.

Apply Now

If you’re an ambitious Maintenance Technician ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Ipswich, applying your strong electrical and PLC skills, please send us your CV today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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