Maintenance Technician

Platt and Hill Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform fault finding and repair on various textile machines. The ideal candidate will be mechanically minded, adept at problem-solving, and able to work efficiently under pressure. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. This role offers a permanent position with flexible shifts and an immediate start.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Experience in textile machines is an advantage but not necessary.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Able to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair of textile machines.
• Machine maintenance & machine cleaning.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Minded

Problem-solving

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title – Maintenance Technician

Shifts – To be discussed - flexibility required

Holidays – 30 days per year

Permanent

Immediate start

Company Description

Platt & Hill is one of the UK’s leading polyester fibre processing and polyurethane foam converters, supplying the upholstery/furniture industry with high quality thermal bonded polyester wadding, latex and polyurethane foam conversion, polyester cushions and contract pillows. Established in the late 19th century the family run and owned company has earned itself a reputation of supplying quality fillings to the furniture industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair of textile machines – carding machines, thermal oven, cutting section, blending lines, band knifes, pneumatics and glue fabrication line
• Machine maintenance & machine cleaning and ordering parts from external suppliers
• Work to and adhere to daily work schedule.
• Ability to log work jobs and actions taken.
• Prioritising production stoppages.
• Security responsibilities.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Inform department manager or shift supervisor of problems and operational concerns.
• Routine maintenance schedules, including scheduled PPM (planned preventative maintenance)
• Undertake weekly audits and stock checklists for priority parts

Skills & Experience

• Mechanical Minded
• Experience in textiles machines would be an advantage but not necessary.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Be good at problem-solving
• Have good communication skills
• Able to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines
• Be able to work on your own or as part of a team