Maintenance Technician

Major Talent; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide mechanical services in an FMCG environment near Leicester. Responsibilities include carrying out preventative maintenance on production equipment, conducting repairs, and supervising contractors. The ideal candidate has good mechanical and electrical skills, NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, and a can-do attitude, preferably with FMCG experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role ideally in an FMCG environment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Experience of working in confined spaces or at height.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on all production equipment.
• Conduct repairs and replacements on equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process equipment performance.
• Supervise and manage contractors when required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical requirements

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or Mechanical Qualification

Job description

Overview

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for Maintenance Technician, to join an established FMCG business located near Leicester.

As a Maintenance Technician you will provide effective mechanical services to the factory equipment. You will ensure that fault diagnosis and breakdown on all production process equipment, despatch equipment, are carried out in an efficient manner to minimise downtime.

What in for you as a Maintenance Technician

• Base Salary up to £35,000
• Working hours Sunday - Thursday, rotational 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance works on all production process equipment, despatch equipment, cookers and electrical systems, including electrical cabling and wiring to control equipment in accordance with established schedules
• Carry out miscellaneous work of an electrical/mechanical nature as detailed in the Quality Management systems document
• Conduct repairs/replacements on equipment
• Responsible for the removal and installation of pumps and motors
• Carry out electrical isolations on production equipment and systems in accordance with company procedures
• Monitor and adjust process equipment to optimise its performance in accordance with production requirements and quality assurance standards
• Carry out minor modifications to process equipment as directed and assist in installing new equipment as appropriate
• Identify spare parts, equipment and materials required to minimise downtime
• Ensure all the tasks undertaken are recorded on the engineering maintenance system
• Complete other duties as and when required ensuring that the company meets its objectives
• Supervision and management of contractors when required

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a similar role ideally in an FMCG environment
• The ability to read mechanical drawings on new machinery to assist in commissioning
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Mechanical Qualification
• Experience of completing basic electrical requirements
• Experience of working in confined spaces or working at height are desirable but not essential
• Good mechanical skills
• To be representative of the company's high standards always and to conduct yourself in a professional and positive manner
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to react positively as areas of concern affect the performance of the factory
• Approach tasks with a can-do attitude and has the ability to think of creative solutions to problems
• Have good attention to detail and a passion for the job
• Must be able to work well in a team
• Able to overcome issues in the workplace in a professional manner
• Always conduct yourself in a responsible and courteous manner
• Flexibility to cover as and when required
• Adopt a continuous improvement mentality
• Be forward-thinking with ways to better the business and processes surrounding it

Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities