Maintenance Technician

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a Rotherham manufacturing site. You will maintain production machinery, carry out planned preventative maintenance, and respond to breakdowns to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires mechanical and electrical experience, reading technical blueprints, and safe working practices. Candidates should be comfortable with heights and confined spaces, and familiar with conveyors, PLCs, welding, and power tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical blueprints and maintenance guides.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining machinery.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM across production machinery and the wider site.
• Ensure all PPM is carried out in a timely manner.
• Quickly respond to machinery breakdowns.
• Work with management to identify urgent maintenance needs or improvements.
• Keep accurate records and paperwork.
• Work safely in accordance with SOPs and regulations.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

PLCs

Welding

Conveyors

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

On behalf of our client, a Rotherham based manufacturing business, we are seeking to recruit a Maintenance technician to assist in the maintenance of site & machinery.

Job: Maintenance Technician

Location: Rotherham

Salary: From £30,000 up to £40,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Job

We are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Technician to join our clients team. Duties will include:

• Carry out PPM (planned preventative maintenance) across production machinery and the wider site
• Ensure all PPM is carried out in a timely manner
• Quickly respond to machinery breakdowns
• Work closely with management to identify urgent maintenance requirements or suggested improvements.
• Keep accurate records & paperwork
• Work efficiently and safely in accordance with SOPs and regulations.

You

• Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance position (mechanical and electrical)
• Be comfortable with reading technical blueprint and maintenance guides
• Experience of troubleshooting & maintenance of machinery
• Comfortable working at heights and within confined spaces
• Previous experience of working with equipment and tools commonly found within a manufacturing environment, such as: conveyors, PLCs, welding, packaging machinery, hand tools & power tools
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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