Maintenance Technician

H.B. Fuller; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Preston seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance of plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations while maintaining optimal production conditions. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficient in PC use within a Windows environment.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, execute, and manage maintenance work.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and analyse issues with equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Identify potential equipment failures.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Understanding of pneumatic systems

Education

Relevant maintenance qualifications (National Diploma, NVQ, etc.)

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Technician (mechanical/electrical)

Location

Preston, UK

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance of plant equipment and infrastructure. This role includes troubleshooting, repairs, and ensuring compliance with business and health & safety regulations to maintain optimal production conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedule, execute, and manage maintenance work to ensure all plant equipment remains operational.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to maximize machine uptime.
• Diagnose and analyse issues with equipment and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic assemblies in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operational manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend or implement preventive actions.
• Document maintenance activities and ensure all technical records are accurately completed and stored.
• Perform all operations in compliance with legal requirements and Company EHS policies, including storage and housekeeping standards.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant maintenance qualifications, such as a National Diploma, apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years’ industrial maintenance experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of mechanical plans and the ability to analyse and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, including P&IDs.
• Hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Proficiency in PC use within a Windows environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.