Maintenance Technician

RemoteWorker UK; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as an Electrically biased Maintenance Technician, where you'll engage in both mechanical and electrical maintenance of automated systems. This days-only role allows you to work close to home, ensuring a healthy work-life balance with weekends free. You will be responsible for maintaining plant equipment, supporting production, and leading improvement projects. With a competitive salary and a supportive environment, this permanent position offers excellent benefits, including a matched pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. If you’re ready to make an impact in a friendly workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Free tea & coffee

Free fruit Friday

Healthcare (AXA cover for individual only)

Pension matched to 7%

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair.
• Electrical qualification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Support PLC controlled automated systems for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Root cause analysis

Working at height

Health and Safety training

Education

Time served Apprentice

Recognised qualification in Electrical and Mechanical

Electrical qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Planned maintenance system

Job description

Maintenance Technician - £45k - £48k – S63 (Rotherham)

Electrically biased Maintenance Technician, the role:

1. A days only position to cover all aspects of Mechanical and Electrical maintenance and repair work on plant, equipment and building services.
2. Providing technical support to production personnel.
3. Actively supporting any improvement projects from a mechanical, electrical perspective.
4. Support PLC controlled automated picking system to operate at its maximum efficiency.
5. Undertake reactive and preventative maintenance activities of the automated equipment on site.
6. Lead / support on any automation breakdowns and escalations.
7. To ensure that PPMs are carried out on time and in the correct manner in coordination with the management team.
8. To ensure that all work is logged onto the company's planned maintenance system.
9. Root cause analysis on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
10. To assist with ensuring 5s standards are achieved and maintained.

Electrically biased Maintenance Technician, requirements:

1. Time served Apprentice (or equivalent).
2. Ideally, a recognised qualification in both Electrical and Mechanical.
3. An electrical qualification is essential.
4. H&S Trained (desirable but not essential as training will be provided).
5. Automated PLC controlled picking system experience (preferred, but training also provided).
6. Competent with working at height.

This Electrically biased Maintenance Technician role would suit a PLC experienced maintenance engineer or a service technician who would like to work close to home and days only – home every night and every weekend!

You will be joining a team which strives to meet targets within a positive working environment.

As well as a salary between £45k and £48k, the Maintenance Technician will expect:

1. Weekly hours: Days only, 37.5hrs per week – flexi start and finish times.
2. Daily Hours: Mon to Fri, 7.5 hrs per day between 7.30am to 6pm.
3. Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays, increasing by 1 per year up to 25 + stats.
4. Pension: matched to 7%.
5. Environment: Friendly and supportive team.
6. Other benefits: Free onsite parking, canteen facilities, free tea & coffee, free fruit Friday and Healthcare (AXA cover for individual only).
7. Duration: Permanent.