Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Norwich is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain automated machinery. This role offers a structured environment focusing on planned maintenance and career development. Key responsibilities include performing diagnostics, managing contractors, and supporting junior staff. Ideal candidates have a multiskilled background, electrical fault-finding skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. Attractive benefits include 25 days of annual leave and high street discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

High street discounts

Employee wellbeing programme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience on automated machinery.
• Comfortable with both PPM and breakdown response.
• Experience with conveyors or automated systems beneficial.

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.
• Support and coach junior team members.

Skills

Multiskilled background

Electrical fault-finding ability

Proactive communication

Team-focused attitude

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

3-phase systems

Automated systems

Job description

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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)

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:

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.