Production Maintenance Technician

Supertemps Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Production Maintenance Technician. The role involves maintaining production equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and supporting the engineering team. Candidates should possess skills in hand fitting and mechanical assembly, be organized, and work effectively in a team. The position offers a starting pay of £15.60 per hour with the potential for permanent employment after training.

Qualifications

• Skilled in hand/bench fitting and mechanical assembly.
• Confident working to close tolerances.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and improvements on production equipment.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical issues quickly and safely.
• Support production and engineering teams for efficiency.

Skills

Hand/bench fitting

Mechanical assembly

Close tolerances

Communication skills

Quality and safety focus

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Production Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing team. If you’ve got a mechanical background and enjoy keeping machines running smoothly, this could be the perfect next step for you.

In the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will be:

• Carrying out maintenance, repairs, and improvements on production equipment
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues quickly and safely
• Working with tools, fixtures, and lifting gear
• Reading and working from technical drawings
• Supporting production and engineering teams to keep things running efficiently

To be considered for the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will need:

• Skilled in hand/bench fitting and mechanical assembly
• Confident working to close tolerances
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently on shift
• A team player with good communication skills
• Takes pride in quality, safety, and workmanship

This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate upon successful completion of the training period. The position operates on the PM shift (Monday to Thursday 14:00–22:00 & Friday’s 13:30 – 21:00).

Please note that during the initial training and probation period, working hours may vary slightly to support learning and development. The starting rate of pay is £15.60 per hour plus holiday pay, with an enhanced rate payable after successfully completing the 3‑month training/probation period.