Maintenance Technician (Electrical or Mechanical Bias)

Heybridge Associates Ltd; Baildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Maintenance Technician with electrical or mechanical expertise at their facility in Baildon, West Yorkshire. The role involves supporting high-performance machinery and production processes. Candidates should possess an engineering apprenticeship, relevant experience, and knowledge of PLC systems. Benefits include a stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, and opportunities for professional development. This is a chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Permanent Health Insurance

On-site Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at UK retailers

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a maintenance department of a manufacturing company.
• Experience with Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi PLC fault-finding and knowledge of systems.
• Capable of working unsupervised or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unexpected situations ensuring prompt resolution.
• Assist in achieving departmental KPIs including MTBF and MTTR.
• Schedule machine time for modifications and repairs.
• Prioritize breakdowns and take corrective actions.
• Process and expedite work orders and modifications.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance policies

Strong project management

Good oral communication

Good organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Recognised time-served engineering apprenticeship

Minimum ONC or City & Guilds level 3

Tools

PLC experience

Machine tools

AC, DC & Servo Drive

Job description

Are you a hands‑on problem solver who loves keeping complex machinery running smoothly? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same? If you're ready to join a global engineering leader, this could be your next big move.

DENSO Marston Ltd, based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, is part of the worldwide DENSO Corporation, a major innovator in advanced mobility technology and a trusted manufacturing partner to OEMs across the off‑highway, construction, and agricultural sectors.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician with either an electrical or mechanical bias to join our team and help support our high‑performance machinery and production processes.

Working Hours & Benefits

• AM Shift
  • Monday
  • Thursday 06:00am‑02:00pm
  • Friday 06:00am‑11:00am
• PM Shift
  • Monday
  • Thursday 02:00pm‑10:00pm
  • Friday 11:00am‑04:00pm
• Holiday: 25 days per year + 9 statutory bank holidays

Benefits

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover
• On‑site Parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at 100s of UK retailers
• Discounted gym membership

Key Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to unexpected and/or continuing situations that develop in the work environment, ensuring prompt attention and resolution of conditions that impact the business.
• Assist the team to deliver departmental KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR, and reducing outstanding work.
• Schedule machine time with Production to perform modifications, repairs or planned maintenance for equipment and order necessary materials and parts.
• Follow up orders and ensure spare parts are fitted to the appropriate machine on delivery.
• Analyse history on equipment, assess breakdowns, prioritise and take appropriate corrective action; provide technical assistance to ensure shortest possible machine downtime, recording and creating manuals & drawings for early recovery.
• Attend departmental meetings to discuss projects, issues, and team briefings.
• Process, review, and expedite work orders, modifications, equipment drawings, schematics, check sheets, job instructions, and calibrations records.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Recognised time‑served engineering apprenticeship, together with at least 2 years’ experience in a maintenance department of a manufacturing company.
• Minimum ONC or City & Guilds level 3 or equivalent (Technical Certificate, etc.).
• PLC experience fault‑finding – Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi and knowledge of systems would be desirable.
• Capable of working unsupervised or within a team.
• Conversant with the use of machine tools.
• AC, DC & Servo Drive Experience.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of maintenance policies, procedures, and terms.
• Strong project management with an emphasis to improve reliability.
• Good oral communication.
• Ability to undertake a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Respond effectively and perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
• Knowledge of appropriate office software applications.
• Good organisational and time management skills.

This role is a great opportunity to support critical machinery within a major global organisation, with the freedom to make a tangible impact on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy variety, technical challenges, and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.