Maintenance Technician (Electrical or Mechanical Bias)

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

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in West Yorkshire to support high-performance machinery and production processes. This role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience and relevant engineering qualifications. Candidates should have strong organisational skills and be capable of working both independently and within a team. The position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and opportunities for personal development.

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 hundreds of UK retailers

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance department of a manufacturing company.
• PLC experience and faultfinding skills are essential.
• Capable of working unsupervised or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unexpected situations in the work environment.
• Ensure prompt attention and resolution of issues impacting the business.
• Assist to deliver departmental KPIs for maintenance.
• Schedule machine time for repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance policies

Project management

Good oral communication

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Recognised time served engineering apprenticeship

ONC or City & Guilds level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

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.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

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.

Were 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 : 00am
PM 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 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.