Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Anonymous; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Anonymous in Barnsley is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain production equipment, ensure safe, efficient operation and minimise downtime across a range of plant systems.

You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance, fault find mechanical gearboxes, pneumatics and hydraulics, and mentor apprentices while coordinating with on-site contractors and remote service engineers. CMMS discipline and accurate reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Maintenance engineer experience

CMMS

Problem solving

Shift work

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our client are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their 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.

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture, our client has had unsuppressed growth, with almost 50 years’ experience. Their emphasis is on providing a high standard for all their products and the services they offer. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician role

As part of their maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our production equipment runs efficiently, safely, and reliably. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance support across a variety of plant systems and machinery, contributing directly to their operational success.

The key responsibilities of their Mechanical Maintenance Technician will include

• 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.

In order to succeed in this Mechanical Maintenance Technician role, you must have

• 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

You will

• Be computer literate, with proven experience using CMMS systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and use your own initiative to solve problems effectively.
• Be flexible and willing to work overtime to support production demands and cover holidays or sickness within the department.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary.