Maintenance Technician – Electrical / Mechanical / Multi-Skilled

Position 1 Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension match

Leave and holidays

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Perkbox

Permanent contract

Job summary

Position 1 Recruitment seeks a Maintenance Technician in the UK to maintain production, processing and utility equipment within an established industrial environment. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance and support site safety.

The role covers electrical and mechanical fault-finding on motors, PLCs, inverters, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics, with a 12-hour continental shift pattern and opportunities for long-term security.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/electrical/multi-skilled maintenance in manufacturing or heavy industrial settings.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical drawings and safety practices.
• Experience with production machinery and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Read electrical drawings and technical documentation; support installation and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Multiskilled

Education

Electrical qualifications

Tools

PLCs

Inverters

Motors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Electrical / Mechanical / Multi-Skilled

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Permanent | 12-Hour Continental Shifts | 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am

Package

• Up to 5% annual bonus
• Pension matching up to 8%
• 20 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perkbox
• Permanent contract

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join an established industrial production environment. The client is open to candidates from Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled backgrounds with strong industrial maintenance and fault-finding experience.

The Role

Working within a small engineering team, you will maintain production, processing and utility equipment, ensuring machinery remains safe, reliable and operational.

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Fault find on motors, PLCs, inverters, wiring, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Read electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installation and commissioning.
• Complete maintenance records and breakdown reports.
• Support continuous improvement and BOPEX initiatives.
• Follow site Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

About You

• Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled maintenance experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, production, process or heavy industrial environments.
• Electrical qualifications for candidates applying from an electrical background.
• Strong industrial fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with production machinery and plant equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, inverters, motors, pneumatics or hydraulics is advantageous.
• Understanding of LOTO/Safe Isolation, Permit to Work, Working at Height, Confined Space and ATEX/DSEAR.
• Previous 12-hour continental shift experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently within a small engineering team.

Shift Pattern

6am-6pm / 6pm-6am

• 2 days - 2 nights - 5 off
• 2 days - 3 nights - 4 off
• 3 days - 2 nights - 5 off

The rotation then repeats, with two weekends worked per month - one on days and one on nights.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician looking for long-term security, strong earning potential and an attractive shift pattern.

Employment is conditional on having the necessary right to work in the UK/work permits