Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Keep Machinery Flowing

Proactive Global; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and production team on a standard day shift. You will perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of manufacturing equipment, keeping machinery safe, reliable and productive while supporting continuous improvements on site.

The role requires strong mechanical maintenance experience with lathes, mills, grinders, and related gear; a practical, proactive approach and the

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience with manual or CNC machines (lathes, mills, grinders).
• Hands-on approach with fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery.
• Maintain and repair equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, furnaces and wire-making lines.
• Support assembly and installation of bespoke welding machines.
• Help manage the site maintenance schedule to minimise downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery and production processes.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure safety and reliability.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem solving

Team player

Maintenance planning

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

CNC machines

Job description

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and production team on a standard day shift. You will perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of manufacturing equipment, keeping machinery safe, reliable and productive while supporting continuous improvements on site.

The role requires strong mechanical maintenance experience with lathes, mills, grinders, and related gear; a practical, proactive approach and the