Maintenance Technician – (Electrical or Mechanical Bias)

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

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Saltaire, UK. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of high-performance machinery and requires an engineering apprenticeship and relevant maintenance experience. Candidates should be capable of handling technical issues independently and possess solid communication skills. Benefits include a comprehensive pension scheme, life assurance, and onsite perks.

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 UK retailers

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a maintenance department of a manufacturing company.
• Capability of working unsupervised or in a team.
• Conversant with AC, DC & Servo Drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unexpected situations impacting the business.
• Schedule machine time for repairs or planned maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance to reduce machine downtime.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance policies

Project management

Good oral communication

Organisational skills

Basic arithmetic

Education

Recognised time served engineering apprenticeship

Minimum ONC or City & Guilds level 3

Tools

PLC systems experience

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.

Working Hours & Benefits

• AM shift
• Monday – Thursday 6 : 00am-2 : 00pm
• Friday – 6 : 00am-11 : 00amPM shift
• Monday – Thursday – 2 : 00pm-10 : 00pm
• Friday – 11 : 00am-4 : 00pm
• Holiday : 25 days per year + 9 statutory bank holidays

Benefits include :

• 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 KPI’s – 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, we’d love to hear from you.