Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician for a night shift position in Swindon. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of manufacturing processes in a medical technology setting. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, experience in high-speed automated environments, and excellent problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday (25 after 5 years)

Matched Contribution Pension Scheme (up to 10% of salary)

Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Tooling/Plastics processing.
• Experience in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven skills in fault-finding on manufacturing machines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service production machinery.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Rapidly respond to and troubleshoot machine breakdowns.
• Monitor and analyze machine performance data.
• Assist with training activities for other team members.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Formal apprenticeship, HND, or university degree

Job description

Overview

Title: Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Location: Swindon

Shifts: 10pm - 10am, 3 days on 3 days off

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + Benefits Package

Are you a skilled engineer looking to make a real impact in the world of medical technology? We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. This is a critical role where you\'ll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes, helping us to advance the world of health.

As a Maintenance Technician, you\'ll provide both electrical and mechanical support across all areas of production. This includes working in clean rooms and other controlled environments while adhering to strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Your day-to-day work will involve performing scheduled maintenance, monitoring machine performance, and quickly responding to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and maintain production output standards.
• Maintain and service production machinery.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance programs using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Manage machine spare parts inventory.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on equipment issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Rapidly respond to and troubleshoot machine breakdowns.
• Monitor and analyze machine performance data.
• Assist with training activities for other team members.
• Pre-plan maintenance activities to optimize efficiency.
• Analyze breakdown frequencies to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Participate in training and risk assessment programs.

Experience / Qualifications

• Background in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Tooling/Plastics processing (via formal apprenticeship, HND, or university degree).
• Experience in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of high-speed automated assembly processes.
• Proven skills in problem-solving and fault-finding on manufacturing machines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• 24 Days Holiday (25 after 5 years)
• Share Save Scheme (matched up to £150/month)
• Matched Contribution Pension Scheme (up to 10% of salary)
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefits
• Subsidized Canteen
• Free Car Parking

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business