Maintenance Technician

Rachel Hill Resourcing; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes is looking for a Maintenance Technician. The role involves performing routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. Essential qualifications include a technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field, along with 2+ years of experience in a maintenance role. The company offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £33,000 PA, and a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimize interruptions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and work orders.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance procedures.

Skills

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

Effective problem-solving

Ability to read technical drawings

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics

Job description

Salary: £30000 to £33000 PA DOE

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7am to 4pm
Friday: 7am to 1pm
40 hours paid per week

Job Purpose

To ensure all plant machinery, equipment, and facilities are maintained to a high standard, minimizing downtime and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine, scheduled, and preventative maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults and carry out timely repairs.
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Install, adjust, and commission new machinery or production lines as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage records.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance (PM) procedures.
• Work with production operators to troubleshoot recurring equipment issues.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 2+ years experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

Preferred

• Experience with PLCs, automation, and control systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or reliability-centered maintenance.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely under pressure and in time-critical situations.