Mechanical Maintenance Technician: Reliability & Upkeep

Adecco; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Flexible benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to support the maintenance team within a manufacturing environment. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, diagnose faults, and drive improvements to maximise uptime.

The role emphasizes strong fault-finding across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a mechanical maintenance role within an industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Good knowledge of maintenance best practices, including preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, and MTBF.
• Strong IT, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PP Maintenance, CM, and RM on production equipment and mechanical infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Work in accordance with site procedures, engineering standards, and relevant legislation.
• Utilise the CMMS to manage and record maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to the highest standards of workmanship.
• Work within the site's Permit to Work system and Safe Systems of Work.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

CMMS

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

IT literacy

Communication

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Adecco is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to support the maintenance team within a manufacturing environment. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, diagnose faults, and drive improvements to maximise uptime.

The role emphasizes strong fault-finding across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.