Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Smiths Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company located in the UK is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician. The role entails maintaining facility-related equipment and performing both planned and reactive maintenance to maximize uptime. Candidates should have proven technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and supervisory skills to ensure efficient operations. This position requires hands-on work and the ability to manage tasks autonomously while supporting the team's overall reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in fault diagnostics and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Self-driven with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various facility-related plant and equipment.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs on the EAM system.
• Provide first-line supervision of on-site contractors.
• Coordinate with external vendors for repairs and installations.

Skills

Proven experience as a maintenance technician

Experience in reading technical drawings

Supervising contractors

Time management and organisational skills

Decision-making ability

Tools

Maintenance EAM software

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team on a permanent basis at John Crane production. This role will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of facility‑related plant and equipment to ensure maximum uptime and optimal performance. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance activities while adhering to all Health Safety Environmental (HSE) and quality standards. This is a hands‑on position requiring a strong technical background, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to support the overall reliability and efficiency of our production operations.

This role is based at our headquarters in Slough and operates Monday to Friday during normal office hours.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Maintain various facility‑related plant and equipment, including low‑pressure air systems
• Perform both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a safe, timely and efficient manner
• Assist in the validation and commissioning of new and existing plant/equipment
• Keep accurate maintenance logs—including work orders, maintenance tasks and inventory usage—on the EAM system
• Provide first‑line supervision of on‑site contractors and their activities
• Support other onsite maintenance work when required
• Support continuous improvement activities within the department
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialised repairs or installations when necessary
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts and supplies, placing orders as needed
• Be available for weekend or on‑call work as required to address urgent maintenance issues or support critical operations

Qualifications :

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or similar role
• Experience in reading technical drawings and fault diagnoses
• Experience in supervising contractors and ensuring their documentation, permits and approvals are valid and correct
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Proficient in using maintenance EAM software and MS Office
• Familiar with operational/shop‑floor best practices and performance standards
• Attend training as required to maintain personal qualification/competence
• Any other duties as required by line management, commensurate with the post holder’s level of training and competence
• Decision‑making ability and good influencing/team working skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Self‑driven with good attention to detail

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross‑business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network, Black Employee Network and Neurodiversity.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristics.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation, including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full‑time

Key Details:

Department / Functional Area: Operations
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1