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 in Baildon. This role involves supporting high-performance machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will respond to abrupt situations, assist in achieving KPIs, and perform maintenance tasks. A recognized engineering apprenticeship, minimum ONC or City & Guilds level 3, and experience with PLC systems are essential. Join a supportive team and make a tangible impact on machinery performance.

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Permanent Health Insurance cover

On-site Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at 100s of UK retailers

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a maintenance department of a manufacturing company.
• Capable of working unsupervised or within a team.
• Conversant with the use of machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unexpected situations and ensure prompt resolution.
• Assist the team to deliver departmental KPIs.
• Schedule machine time for modifications and repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance policies, procedures, and terms.

Strong project management skills

Good oral communication

Good organisational and time management skills

Education

Recognised time served engineering apprenticeship

Minimum ONC or City & Guilds level 3

Tools

PLC experience (Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi)

Machine tools

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.

Shift Schedule

• AM shift: Monday; Thursday 6:00am‑2:00pm; Friday 6:00am‑11:00am
• PM shift: Monday; Thursday 2:00pm‑10:00pm; Friday 11:00am‑4:00pm

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, which develop in the work environment. Ensure prompt attention and resolution of conditions that impact the business.
• Assist the team to deliver departmental KPIs.
• MTBF, MTTR and reduce outstanding work.
• Schedule machine time with Production in order to perform modifications, repairs or planned maintenance to equipment and order necessary materials and parts where required.
• 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 to help early machine recovery.
• Attend departmental meetings with team members to discuss projects, issues, team briefings etc.
• Process, review, and expedite work orders, modification and 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 Faultfinding - 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, wed love to hear from you.

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