Onsite Automation & Electrical Maintenance Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Pension

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and career development"

Safety-driven culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician for a site-based role just outside Great Yarmouth. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical, automation, and control systems across manufacturing operations to keep equipment reliable and downtime to a minimum.

The role works 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 7:30am–1:30pm, offering opportunities for overtime, development, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
• Good understanding of HSE and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and support production teams in restoring operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and plant equipment to identify potential issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Work closely with production personnel to identify and resolve equipment performance issues.
• Manage and maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance consumables.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support contractors and external service providers during maintenance projects.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit-to-work procedures where applicable

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

HSE & quality standards

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS knowledge

Lockout/Tagout experience

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician for a site-based role just outside Great Yarmouth. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical, automation, and control systems across manufacturing operations to keep equipment reliable and downtime to a minimum.

The role works 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 7:30am–1:30pm, offering opportunities for overtime, development, and a supportive culture.