Mechanical Maintenance Tech — 9‑Day Fortnight, 37h Contract

PE Global; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a leading multinational manufacturer in Peterborough on an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on maintenance, repair and installation of facility equipment with a 37-hour week and a 9-day fortnight.

Responsibilities include fault finding on hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical systems, adhering to 5S and safety standards, and training apprentices. Competitive hourly PAYE/umbrella rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have full engineering indentured apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance processes, machine shop operations, equipment, and quality objectives.
• Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Respond to testbed and facility breakdowns and repair using fault finding techniques.
• Maintain, repair and install facility equipment.
• Follow documented work procedures and use provided hand tools and lifting gear.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance skills

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Education

Engineering indentured apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Hydraulic systems tools

Electrical drawings interpretation

Job description

PE Global is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a leading multinational manufacturer in Peterborough on an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on maintenance, repair and installation of facility equipment with a 37-hour week and a 9-day fortnight.

Responsibilities include fault finding on hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical systems, adhering to 5S and safety standards, and training apprentices. Competitive hourly PAYE/umbrella rates are offered.