Production Machines - Maintenance Technician - Urgently Needed

Reflect Recruitment Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Lincoln to support production machinery. You'll carry out fault finding and repairs, conduct maintenance, and assist with tooling setups. The role offers £13.50 per hour and opportunities for ongoing training. Full-time with no weekend work required. Candidates must have access to their own vehicle due to location.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pay review after 3 months' probation

Flexibility of occasional overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in repair, fault-finding, or programming.
• Hands-on experience with transfer presses is highly beneficial.
• Genuine interest in machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Set, program, and load machines, particularly transfer presses.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance to keep equipment in top condition.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding skills

Experience with transfer presses

Education

Maintenance Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification

Job description

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This position is only available for candidates who have access to their own vehicle due to the location of the warehouse. You must have your own car.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support the smooth operation of our production machinery, including pressure vessels, transfer presses, and loading equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing manufacturing company, where you'll receive specialist training while developing your hands-on technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs on a variety of machines to ensure they operate efficiently and safely.
• Set, program, and load machines, particularly transfer presses (no CNC machines).
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance, as well as cleaning tasks to keep equipment in top condition.
• Assist with tooling setups, applying knowledge of how tools interact with machines to support accurate and reliable production.
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot problems, minimise downtime, and improve overall efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, follow company processes, and adhere to health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years\' experience in repair, fault-finding, setting, programming, or a similar engineering role
• Hands-on experience with transfer presses is highly beneficial
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven fault-finding skills
• Ability to set, program, and operate machinery - no CNC
• Understanding of tooling and its role in production
• Maintenance Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification (desirable)
• Must have access to own transport due to location (East of Lincoln City Centre)
• Genuine interest in machine maintenance and continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

• £13.50 per hour (depending on experience), with a pay review after 3 months\' probation
• Full-time, permanent position with long-term career prospects
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and stable company with a strong reputation
• Flexibility of occasional overtime (paid extra)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. A PM shift (4:00pm - 12:00am, paid break included) may be required during busy production periods, and you must be able to work both shifts
• No weekend work required
• Safety boots required

If you are interested please contact Kasha Klis. Reflect Recruitment Group are operating as Employment Business under the Employment Agencies Act 1973