Maintenance Technician

Innovate; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution operation in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking motivated Maintenance Technicians and a Senior Maintenance Technician. The roles require strong electrical skills and experience in maintaining conveyor systems. Senior Technicians will lead the maintenance team and ensure efficient operations. The positions offer competitive hourly rates, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and reliability. Full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing training and development

Stable employment with established operation

Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in maintenance of belt and roller conveyor systems.
• Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition wiring regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Experience with PLC-controlled systems preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on conveyor and sortation systems.
• Organise and allocate maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Support fault-finding and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and reporting.
• Identify operational issues and take corrective action.
• Liaise with Operations and Control Room teams to coordinate activities.

Skills

Electrical bias

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Ability to read electrical schematics

Understanding of Health & Safety

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC-controlled systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician / Senior Maintenance Technician

Hours: 40 hours per week

Rates: Senior Technician: £24.94 per hour + shift allowance | Technician: £21.68 per hour + shift allowance

About the Roles

We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, high-volume distribution and sortation operation seeking to expand its engineering team. Two opportunities are available: a Maintenance Technician and a Senior Technician.

These positions are well suited to engineers with a strong electrical bias and hands‑on experience maintaining belt and roller conveyor systems in traditional, long-standing industrial environments.

This isn’t a highly automated, robotics‑driven site; it’s a busy, practical setting that relies on reliable maintenance to keep operations moving efficiently.

The Senior Technician role will include team leadership responsibilities, ensuring maintenance work is properly organised, the shift is fully covered, and downtime is kept to a minimum through effective coordination and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on conveyor and sortation systems to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Organise and allocate maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Support fault‑finding and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation and reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Identify potential faults or operational issues and take prompt corrective action.
• Liaise closely with Operations, Depot, and Control Room teams to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Maintain high standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• Ensure tools, parts, and equipment are properly maintained and stored.

For the Senior Technician

• Lead and coordinate the maintenance team during your shift.
• Ensure full shift coverage and appropriate task allocation.
• Oversee workflow, supervise maintenance standards, and ensure safe working practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other technicians.

About You

We’re looking for motivated and dependable technicians who take pride in their work and thrive in an environment where reliability and teamwork are key.

You should have:

• A recognised qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• A strong electrical bias with proven experience in maintenance of belt and roller conveyor systems
• Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition wiring regulations
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
• Experience with PLC‑controlled systems (diagnostic ability preferred)
• A flexible approach to shift work and occasional out‑of‑hours requirements
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, including shift premiums
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, long‑term employment with a well‑established operation
• Supportive working environment focused on safety and reliability
• Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes