Maintenance Technician

Randstad Construction and Property; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property in Peterborough is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician on a 12-month contract. The role blends site operations with hands-on maintenance, giving you responsibility for gas systems and equipment calibration alongside our engineering team.

Essential qualifications include a Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent, stock control experience, and proficiency with MS Excel. The position is 100% on-site with standard working hours.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Stock control or inventory management experience, preferably with regulated materials or pressurised gases.
• Experience with ordering processes, supplier communication, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Ability to read technical drawings/schematics and apply root-cause analysis.
• Proficiency with inventory/procurement systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gas Systems & Stock Management: ordering, certification auditing, inventory control and setup of compressed gas systems.
• Supplier Coordination: liaise with suppliers to manage stock flow and ensure compliant documentation.
• Compliance & Auditing: maintain safety and certification standards for operability.
• Technical Maintenance & Calibration: assist TPM, equipment servicing, diagnostics and first-line breakdown support.
• Team Operations: support the wider team and maintain facility uptime.

Skills

Stock & Inventory Control

Supplier Interaction

Technical Mindset

MS Excel

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship (electro-mechanical, engineering, science, or similar)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Location: Peterborough Pay Rate: 15.00 - 23.00 per hour

Position Type: 12-Month Contract (Likely to extend) Working Hours: Monday-Thursday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM), Friday (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM) Location Type: 100% Onsite

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to join our team in Peterborough. This unique, hybrid role combines operational management (70-80%) with hands-on technical exposure (20-30%), offering a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of site processes while developing your technical maintenance skill set.

You will take end-to-end ownership of our compressed gas supply and management-ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and stock availability-while also supporting equipment maintenance and calibration alongside our engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Gas Systems & Stock Management: Take ownership of ordering, certification auditing, inventory control, and physical handling/setup of compressed gas systems.
• Supplier Coordination: Liaise with suppliers to manage stock flow, maintain compliant documentation, and resolve operational supply issues.
• Compliance & Auditing: Maintain strict safety and certification standards to support seamless operational continuity.
• Technical Maintenance & Calibration: Assist with total preventative maintenance (TPM), equipment servicing, diagnostic investigations, and first-line breakdown cover on analytical equipment.
• Team Operations: Serve as a key operational anchor, supporting the wider team and ensuring continuous facility uptime.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Education/Qualifications: Level 3 Apprenticeship (electro-mechanical, engineering, science, or similar technical discipline) or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Stock & Inventory Control: Proven experience in stock control or inventory management, ideally with regulated materials or pressurised gases.
• Supplier Interaction: Experience with ordering processes, supplier communication, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Technical Mindset: Ability to read technical drawings/schematics, follow written instructions, and apply basic root-cause analysis.
• Software Competency: Comfort using inventory/procurement systems and standard tools like MS Excel.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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