Part-Time Focus Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Line Focused Technician to manage PM and Tags Management processes. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical engineering and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include leading breakdown elimination processes and coaching operators. The role offers a supportive working environment in Leeds with amenities like onsite food services and parking.

Benefits

Onsite canteen

Free tea and coffee

Free parking

Discounted products

Uniform for factory workers

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Apprentice trained in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safely and Process Safety.

Responsibilities

• Owns the PM and Tags Management processes for the line.
• Facilitates the weekly PM and Tags planning meeting.
• Leads the Breakdown Elimination Process.

Skills

Computer literacy

Effective communicator

Strong team member

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Building capability in others

Hazardous Area Electrical Training

Education

Minimum NVQ level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Job description

Role Overview

The Line Focused Technician owns the PM and Tags Management processes for the line, eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses and building technical capability in operators.

Structure

Reporting to the Cell leader, working closely with the Cell team and the operators and shift craft assigned to the cell.

Process / Tool Ownership and Responsibilities

• Owns the PM process for the line – deployment, execution, reporting KPIs, continuous improvement, and standard documentation.
• Owns the PM standards and drives continuous improvement of the PM standards.
• Owns the Tags Management & planning process for the line.
• Facilitates the weekly PM and Tags planning meeting.
• Liaises with the maintenance planner to procure parts and supports the maintenance planning with updating the spare parts inventory policies.
• Owns the Breakdown Elimination process for the line – deployment, execution, reporting KPIs, continuous improvement.
• Leads the Breakdown Elimination Process.

People Responsibilities

• Builds technical capability in operators.
• Coaches operators and craft on processes.

Loss Elimination Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90‑day plan and weekly/monthly plans.
• Supports and leads problem‑solving sessions.

KPI/KAI for the Role

• Breakdowns
• Planned Maintenance Time
• PM Completion
• Tags fixed

Skills Required – Essential Criteria

• Computer literacy
• Effective communicator & strong team member
• Apprentice trained in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or equivalent; multi‑skilled preferred or working toward.
• IOSH Managing Safely and Process Safety
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience of building capability in others.
• Hazardous Area Electrical Training (electrical or dual only).

Personal Qualities

• Self‑motivated, positive attitude
• Good team worker
• Proven record of operational improvement
• Demonstrated ability of teaching/coaching basic problem‑solving tools at all levels

Additional Information

Leeds working environment:
There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food.
There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
Free tea and coffee on site.
Free parking.
Uniform for factory workers.