Maintenance Technician

ITP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician. The role involves maintaining and repairing production machinery across a 3-shift rotation. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing environment and be able to handle mechanical and electrical systems safely. The position offers a competitive hourly rate plus shift premium.

Benefits

Shift premium

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Adaptable, hands-on, and systematic in problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations and basic facility repairs.

Skills

Maintenance Technician skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fault finding

Education

Time-served/apprentice-trained

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician — Sheffield

Up to £22.42/hr + 17% Shift Premium (3 Shifts, 37.5 hrs/week)

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Sheffield. Working across 3 shifts, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of production machinery in a busy forging environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Diagnose faults, replace/repair parts, and make necessary adjustments to minimise downtime
• Support equipment installations and basic facility repairs (electrical, water, air)
• Use hand and power tools, meters, and lifting equipment safely and effectively
• Work proactively to identify improvements and ensure compliance with health and safety standards

About You

• Time-served/apprentice-trained Maintenance Technician (electrical or mechanical bias)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment (forging experience ideal)
• Fabrication experience is preferable.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fault finding on control systems
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings
• Adaptable, hands-on, and systematic in approach to problem solving

What’s on Offer

• Rate: Up to £22.42 per hour (plus 17% shift premium)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week - 3-shift rotation