Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Symphony Group PLC; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Symphony Group PLC in Barnsley is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our site on a full-time, permanent basis. You will maintain production equipment to keep operations running smoothly and safely, with a competitive salary.

As part of the maintenance team you’ll deliver high-quality technical support across plant systems, perform PPM, and work with on-site contractors and remote service engineers. This hands-on role suits a proactive engineer who takes pride in reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' industrial experience.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to work a 4-shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with on-site contractors and remote service engineers.
• Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Fault find on mechanical systems such as gearboxes.
• Understand pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and reports.
• Manage stock levels of critical parts and equipment.
• Mentor apprentices in the maintenance team.

Skills

Machine repair

PPM

Problem solving

Shift work

Education

NVQ Level 3

4 years industrial experience

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

• Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Barnsley site You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

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

TheMechanical Maintenance Technician role:

As part of our 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 our operational success.

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.

The key responsibilities of ourMechanical Maintenance Technician:

• 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, 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

• 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.