Maintenance Technician

Staffline; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in West Midlands is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring equipment reliability. A proactive professional with an engineering qualification and experience with plastic injection moulding is ideal. The job provides ongoing training and career development in a supportive environment focused on safety and improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift pattern

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with plastic injection moulding machinery.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Contribute to development of maintenance schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and identify root causes.

Skills

Fault-finding abilities

Proactive approach to resolving engineering problems

Strong communication skills

Ability to work safely under pressure

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification

Tools

Plastic injection moulding machinery

Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician / Engineer

Location: West Midlands

Type: Permanent, Full-Time (3 Shift Rotation)

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Maintenance Technician / Engineer to join their established engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to support both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring production equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably across a busy 3-shift operation. The role will play a key part in improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to ensure production machinery and site equipment remain in safe, reliable working condition
• Contribute to the development of maintenance schedules and continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and safely, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime
• Ensure all equipment is left in a safe state, cordoning off incomplete work areas and following strict safe systems of work
• Maintain accurate shift logs, complete maintenance documentation, and communicate clearly during shift handovers
• Support the emergency response team, acting promptly and safely during environmental or equipment-related incidents
• Maintain maintenance stores, ensure parts availability, and help drive improvements in spare parts control
• Work collaboratively across engineering, production, and site teams, promoting strong housekeeping and 5S standards
• Log all work completed on the maintenance computer system, completing PPM records and addressing any follow-up actions

Requirements

• Qualified in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualification
• Experience working with plastic injection moulding machinery and associated equipment
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems
• Minimum 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Excellent fault-finding abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving engineering problems
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team within a fast-paced production environment

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work safely and under pressure within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with an approachable and supportive manner
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
• Proactive, hands-on attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift pattern
• Opportunity to work in a technically diverse and challenging environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strong focus on safety and continuous improvement

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis on 01453 829776, or email [e-mail]

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