Mechanical Maintenance Technician

GPS Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GPS Recruitment is assisting a client in Barnsley to find a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their production site. You will be maintaining and repairing production plant, carrying out PPM to minimise downtime, and working with on-site contractors and remote service engineers.

You will diagnose breakdowns, fault-find mechanical systems such as gearboxes, and ensure CMMS records are up to date. You will also manage stock levels and mentor apprentices on rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years industrial experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Experience in fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime
• Communicate with on-site contractors and remote service engineers
• Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns swiftly and effectively
• Fault find on mechanical systems (e.g. gearboxes)
• Understand pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and reports
• Manage and monitor stock levels of critical parts and equipment
• Mentor apprentices

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Role:

We're seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our clients team at their Barnsley site. If you have a strong background in machine repair, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and problem solving, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career further in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime
• Be able to work well and communicate with on site contractors and remote service engineers
• Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns swiftly and effectively
• Fault find on mechanical systems i.e. gearboxes etc.
• Have a good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
• Maintain accurate records and reports within the CMMS system
• Manage and monitor stock levels of critical parts and equipment
• Mentoring of apprentices

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified and experienced Maintenance Engineer, holding a minimum of 4 years' industrial experience and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Have prior experience working within a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Be able to work a 4 shift rota.

The department operates the following shifts:-

• Shift 1 6am - 2pm Monday to Friday
• Shift 2 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday
• Shift 3 10pm - 6am Monday to Friday
• Shift 4 6am - 4pm Thursday to Sunday

Rotating.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package