Maintenance Technician

Austin Fraser; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their innovative team in Portsmouth. This full-time, onsite role offers the chance to work with advanced manufacturing systems and cutting-edge gas sensor technology. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, diagnosing faults, and implementing a Planned Maintenance System to ensure maximum operational efficiency. If you have a background in manufacturing or engineering and a passion for automation, this is your opportunity to shape the future of industrial automation while collaborating with a global team of innovators. Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• Experience in a medium-to-high volume production environment.
• Strong automation knowledge, including PLC logic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production equipment to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs for safe production.

Skills

Automation Knowledge

Mechanical Fault-Finding

Electrical Fault-Finding

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

TeamJobs has an amazing opportunity for you! Join us as a Maintenance Technician - Be a Part of the Future!

Location: Portsmouth, UK

Competitive Pay

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Full-time | Onsite Role

Why Join Us?

We're leading the way in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing, producing cutting-edge gas sensors using semi-automated production technology.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support, maintain, and enhance our production equipment, ensuring maximum efficiency and uptime (>95%). This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with advanced manufacturing systems, solve real-world challenges, and be part of a team that drives innovation.

A career that means shaping the future of industrial automation while working with world-class technology and teams.

What You'll Do:

1. Maintain and improve production equipment to maximize uptime and streamline operations.
2. Diagnose faults and perform repairs, ensuring safe and efficient production.
3. Manage a Planned Maintenance System, working proactively to prevent downtime.
4. Develop technical documents and maintenance procedures.
5. Collaborate with vendors and partners on equipment maintenance and spare parts.
6. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols.

What We're Looking For:

1. Manufacturing or Engineering background, ideally with an engineering apprenticeship or HNC qualification.
2. Hands-on experience in a medium-to-high volume production environment.
3. Strong automation knowledge, including PLC logic and pneumatic system diagnostics.
4. Mechanical & electrical fault-finding skills with experience using diagnostic tools.
5. Excellent communication skills to engage with internal teams and external suppliers.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to write clear technical documentation.

This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solve real-world engineering challenges, and contribute to a company that's shaping the future of manufacturing.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of a global team of innovators, problem-solvers, and change-makers!

Apply Today - The Future is What We Make It!

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