Maintenance Technician

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in Scunthorpe is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure machinery operates efficiently. You will respond to production breakdowns and conduct planned maintenance on various equipment. Essential qualifications include a City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering and a strong mechanical and electrical background. The role offers a competitive salary inclusive of shift allowance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary including shift allowance

Opportunity to work with advanced machinery

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 214 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Time-served apprenticeship in manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to read technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to production breakdowns.
• Support production with diagnostics and repairs.
• Conduct mandatory safety checks on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fault-finding problem solving

Hydraulic knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Education

City & Guilds 214 Mechanical Engineering

HNC/ONC or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Laser cells

Injection moulding machines

Automation equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Scunthorpe

Salary: £40,000 – £42,500 (inclusive of shift allowance)
Shifts:
Week 1: Mon–Wed Days (06:00–18:00)
Week 2: Mon–Tue Nights (18:00–06:00), Wed Off, Thu–Fri Days (06:00–18:00)
Week 3: Mon–Tue Off, Wed–Fri Nights (18:00–06:00)
Recruiter: Aqumen Recruitment
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Join the Engineering Team Driving Real Impact!

Aqumen Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading manufacturing organisation in Scunthorpe, as they seek an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a multiskilled engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and enjoys taking ownership of both planned and reactive maintenance. If you’re passionate about keeping machinery running smoothly—and solving problems before they escalate—this role is for you.

Main Purpose of the Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll work as part of a high‑performing maintenance team, delivering general, routine, and unplanned maintenance across plant machinery, equipment, and facilities. The goal is simple: ensure rapid response, fast rectification, and reliable uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to production breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support production across a variety of injection moulding machines (60–2700 tonnes), performing repairs, diagnostics, and fault‑finding.
• Maintain, adjust, and set up laser cells, PU cells, assembly systems, and automation equipment.
• Carry out planned service work and participate in weekend start‑up/shutdown rotations.
• Support installation work, site upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct mandatory safety checks on allocated machinery.
• Maintain strict adherence to all company and site Health & Safety requirements.
• Proactively identify and report potential H&S risks.
• Follow environmental protection procedures.
• Work in compliance with IATF quality standards.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping during and after all tasks.
• Identify and communicate needs for spare parts.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds 214 Mechanical Engineering, HNC/ONC, or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Time‑served apprenticeship in manufacturing/production engineering.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to read diagrams, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience working safely within an engineering environment.
• Solid fault‑finding problem‑solving capability.

Desirable

• 18th Edition Electrical Installations
• Overhead crane licence
• Experience with automation and assembly equipment
• Knowledge of CI/Lean Engineering techniques
• Familiarity with 6‑ and 3‑axis robotics
• Experience with plastic injection moulding machinery

Behaviours

• Motivated and proactive, with a strong desire for self‑development.
• Able to operate effectively under pressure and meet tight timeframes.
• Confident working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive salary including shift allowance
• Opportunity to work with advanced machinery and automation
• Varied, hands‑on, and fast‑paced engineering work
• Supportive environment committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Apply Today with Aqumen Recruitment

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply now through Aqumen Recruitment and take the next step in your engineering career!

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.