Maintenance Technician

Kinetic plc; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Onsite parking

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Discount schemes

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Sheffield, England, is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background to join our Engineering Team. You will maintain production equipment, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement on site.

You'll diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, keep CMMS records, and contribute to equipment reliability. The role requires Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent, and experience with mechanical systems plus electrical, hydraulic

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems; electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic exposure.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve faults.
• Welding/fabrication experience beneficial.
• Experience with CMMS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement programmes.
• Contribute to equipment reliability and performance improvements.
• Work collaboratively within a shift maintenance team.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical awareness

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Education

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Sheffield, England, Yorkshire & The Humber

Maintenance Technician

Permanent

Working with an established manufacturing client in Sheffield, we are seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background to join its Engineering Team. Working within a team of maintenance professionals, you will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Maintenance Technician Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement programmes.
• Contribute to equipment reliability and performance improvements.
• Work collaboratively within a shift maintenance team.

Maintenance Technician Requirements

• Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, with working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment faults effectively.
• Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems is desirable.

Working Pattern

Maintenance Technician HoursAnnualised hours contract averaging 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns varying according to production demand.

• Typical Shift Rotations
• Early: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Late: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Night: 10:00pm - 6:00am
• Night shifts and weekend working may be required during peak production periods.

Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled, Mechanical Bias)

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: £46,463 per annum, plus shift premiums (OTE £48,500-£49,500)Permanent Contract, Annualised Hours, Shift-Based

Maintenance Technician Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Competitive pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Share purchase scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised staff cafeteria.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Retail and product discount schemes.