Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

£38,000- £40,000 (£43/44,000 total package - some mandatory weekend work paid at overtime rates - 7 weekends per year)

Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:00

Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2, 25 days holiday + banks, pension, life insurance, on-site canteen serving hot & cold food.

Adept:us are excited to have partnered with an exciting FMCG manufacturing business. The business is long established in the local area and boasts a clean and modern facility.

We are currently seeking a mechanical maintenance technician to join the production maintenance team. Training on-site specific equipment can be given, along with further skills development.

The Role:

Working as part of an 18-person engineering team, your overall objective will be to ensure the efficient running of all production equipment. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Reactive Maintenance: Swiftly respond to breakdowns, diagnose issues, and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Planned Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure the equipment remains reliable and functions smoothly.
• Equipment Support: Assist with the installation and modification of electro-mechanical systems.
• Team Collaboration: Provide training, coaching, and support to production and operational staff.

The Requirements:

This role would suit someone who is either an already experienced/qualified engineer within the industry or someone who has a small amount of exposure to service/maintenance and is looking to carve themselves a career within the industry. Other requirements include:

• NVQ Level 3 qualified in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Mechanically biased, with previous experience diagnosing faults on mechanical systems and machinery installations.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Manufacturing industry experience (beneficial).