Maintenance Technician - Armed Forces

ATA Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive company known for its world-class manufacturing standards as a Maintenance Technician. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge PLC controlled machinery and be part of a team that values continuous improvement and personal development. You will be responsible for maintaining a variety of automated production equipment while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, and private healthcare. With a commitment to employee growth and a diverse workforce, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

33 Days holiday

Pension up to 18%

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Company sick pay

Free workwear

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 engineering qualification.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC controlled automated production machinery.
• Conduct planned preventive maintenance and react to breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Avionics skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

PLC controlled machinery

Fluid power systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician £50,320, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights)

Package includes: Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear.

Why join our client?

1. Huge advocate of armed forces hires and have been awarded the Gold Award by the armed forces covenant.
2. A group who are committed to provide equal treatment to service personnel, reservists, military family members and Cadet Adult Volunteers.
3. Fantastic career progression opportunities. There have been over 60 internal promotions in the last two years.
4. The opportunity to work for a group that have achieved world class manufacturing standards.
5. The opportunity to work for a progressive company who are a leader within their field.
6. Employees have use of the fantastic Onsite nursery to help with work life balance.

About the company:

ATA are working exclusively with one of the UKs leading OEM groups at their world class manufacturing facility in Derbyshire. We are supporting them on a recruitment drive to add maintenance technicians to their team due to requirement to increase their workforce throughout 205. The groups UK arm is a critical part in the company wheel and currently operates as their flagship site in Europe accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover.

The company are world renowned within its sector and often pioneers new technology which keeps them ahead of its competitors. This has recently included an investment of over £300million across both sites which will allow for a tremendous period of growth cementing their foothold within a marketspace they excel within.

The investment alongside a fantastic training and development program promises a great business to work for. If you would like to hear more information, please press apply now.

About You:

The company value the skill and dedication armed forces personnel offer and have recently hired Army, RAF and Navy personnel. They are keen to speak to individuals with avionics, electrical, & mechanical skills.

To be considered for the Maintenance Technician role, you must have the following:

1. Level 3 engineering qualification.
2. Mechanical/electrical fault finding skills.
3. The drive to continually improve the site.
4. Happy to work across a three-shift pattern, including night shift.
5. Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift.

About the role:

As a maintenance technician, you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated production machinery, which can include conveyors, hydraulic presses, robotics, plastic injection moulding and other niche equipment specific to the site and industry.

Other responsibilities will include:

1. Planned preventive maintenance.
2. Reacting to breakdowns.
3. Both mechanical and electrical fault finding.
4. Working with fluid power systems.
5. Project, upgrade, and continuous improvement work.
6. Supporting the installation of new machinery.

The benefits:

Joining our client will bring you a host of benefits. You will be proud to work at one of the most impressive sites in the UK who put personal development and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do. They offer a great benefits package including Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.