Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Automation & Uptime

Reactive Driving Recruitment; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cradley Heath area role for an experienced Maintenance Operative/Technician, offering up to £32,000 per year. Full-time, Monday to Friday, with duties to maintain manufacturing equipment and site facilities to minimize downtime and support production.

Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day maintenance, coordinating parts and contractors, and driving improvements in reliability and efficiency across operations and new technologies.

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 2 in Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
• At least 3 years' practical experience in a maintenance or engineering environment.
• Practical experience with mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the day to day maintenance of machinery, equipment, and site facilities to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Provide technical support to the Maintenance Team and deputise for the Team Lead when required.
• Coordinate maintenance resources, including spare parts, stock, suppliers, contractors, and external service providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, working practices, productivity, and overall operational performance.
• Assist with maintenance projects, new equipment installations, automation, robotics, and other business improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations and R&D to support the introduction of new technologies and improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Maintain high standards of workplace health, safety, environmental compliance, and employee wellbeing, including supporting relevant inspections and statutory requirements.
• Support the development of team members through coaching and training.
• Help ensure workshops, yards, equipment, and other working areas remain safe, clean, and fit for purpose.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying problems and implementing practical solutions and improvements.

Skills

fault-finding

mechanical systems

electrical systems

electronic systems

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

Microsoft Office 365

problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Engineering or related

NVQ Level 3 or higher (Desirable)

Job description

Cradley Heath area role for an experienced Maintenance Operative/Technician, offering up to £32,000 per year. Full-time, Monday to Friday, with duties to maintain manufacturing equipment and site facilities to minimize downtime and support production.

Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day maintenance, coordinating parts and contractors, and driving improvements in reliability and efficiency across operations and new technologies.