Maintenance Technician

Wentworth James Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing business in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the factory. The role involves responding to machinery breakdowns and ensuring all tasks are completed safely and in a timely manner. A competitive salary of £39,000 is offered with opportunities for overtime. This position requires collaboration with colleagues and adherence to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to respond to machinery breakdowns effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the factory.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns prioritizing production equipment.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks to maximize factory outputs.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to hire an experienced Maintenance Technician for a Telford based client working across a rotational double day shift pattern. You'll be joining a leading UK manufacturing business that have been supplying into the building industry for 50+ years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the factory instructed by the Engineering Manager
• Respond to machinery breakdowns as and when required, prioritising production equipment and allotted working schedule
• Make sure all allotted tasks are completed in a timely manner and safe to maximise factory outputs and minimise downtime
• Create and update the standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Attend and complete any training requirements set by the business to upskill yourself within the industry

Within your role it will be mandatory to adhere to all organisational polices, management systems and standard operational procedures inline with legal responsibilities in Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality. We promote working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and other departments to ensure everyone is working collaboratively.

Benefits and Details

In return we offer a start salary of Circa £39,000 working across Monday to Friday 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm rotational shifts. Overtime is ready and available at a inflated hourly rate.

About Wentworth James Recruitment Group

Wentworth James Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment agency based in Cannock, Staffordshire. The company focuses on providing staffing solutions across various sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, construction, and renewables. Wentworth James offers a range of recruitment services, such as temporary, contract, temp-to-perm, and permanent placements. The agency prides itself on core values of honesty, efficiency, and reliability, aiming to provide a transparent and supportive recruitment experience