Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Wentworth James Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician in Shrewsbury. Ideal candidates have a background in automotive machining and must have NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance/Engineering. Responsibilities include providing electrical and mechanical maintenance, maintaining detailed records, and participating in LEAN processes. This role offers a double day shift pattern with a starting salary of £44,400.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machining facility, ideally Automotive.
• Ability to read schematic diagrams.
• Multi-skilled or mechanical engineering bias.

Responsibilities

• Providing breakdown cover for electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Maintaining records of breakdown and planned work.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing functions.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Fault finding

MIG/MAG welding

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance/Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician that has a strong background mechanically. If you have previously worked within a machining facility ideally Automotive this could be a fantastic opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Providing breakdown cover for both Electrical & Mechanical maintenance
• Have knowledge of complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Have knowledge of robotics and automated equipment, fault finding and resolutions
• Maintaining adequate records of all breakdown and planned work.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing function within the department & plant.

Qualifications / Skills

Preferably you will be Multi-Skilled or with an mechanical engineering bias and understanding of multiple skills. It is essential that you have at least an NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance/Engineering, have the ability to read schematic diagrams, ability to MIG/MAG weld and have strong communication skills to work within the team and other divisions across the site.

What we offer

In return the role offers a double day rotation shift pattern with a starting salary of £44,400. In the future there maybe a requirement to switch onto 3 shifts however in this case there would be an additional shift premium on offer.

About Wentworth James Recruitment Group

Wentworth James Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment agency based in Cannock, Staffordshire. The company focuses on providing staffing solutions across various sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, construction, and renewables. Wentworth James offers a range of recruitment services, such as temporary, contract, temp-to-perm, and permanent placements. The agency prides itself on core values of honesty, efficiency, and reliability, aiming to provide a transparent and supportive recruitment experience