Senior Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Preston on the Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Maintenance Technician to join their team at the Runcorn Depot. This role involves maintaining and optimizing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems while ensuring efficient operation of volume picking machinery. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 engineering qualification and experience in maintenance departments, particularly with automated conveyor systems. With a rotating shift pattern and a focus on team collaboration, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will directly impact operational success. Join a company that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

22 days paid annual leave

Medicash health program

Financial wellbeing application

High Street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in engineering, electrical, or mechanical.
• Experience in maintenance departments and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and manage technical projects.

Skills

Maintenance of mechanical systems

Electrical systems fault finding

Pneumatic systems maintenance

Experience with automated conveyor systems

Team management

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

Job description

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Senior Maintenance Technician, Preston Brook

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Preston Brook, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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Description

Senior Maintenance Technician

Runcorn

Hours, working a rotating shift pattern of:

• Week 1; Monday to Friday 6am-2:15pm
• Week 2; Monday to Friday 2pm-10:15pm
• Week 3; Monday to Friday 10pm-6:15am
• 1 in 3 Sundays from 6am till 2pm

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Technician to join our team at the Runcorn Depot. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of maintaining and enhancing our mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Your responsibilities will encompass Planned Preventative Maintenance, swift resolution of system breakdowns, defect repairs, and the overall upkeep and optimization of our depot facilities and automation systems.

The heart of the role:

• Maintenance of volume picking machinery through scheduled maintenance.
• Engage and manage external contractors.
• Immediate response to any breakdowns with the production equipment in accordance with the production hours.
• Assisting and managing the delivery of Supply Chain technical projects.

In this role you will be required to stand and walk for most of your shift, as well as needing to be able to lift (up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.

What makes you tick:

• Minimum recognised Level 3 engineering, electrical, or mechanical qualification.
• Experience working within a maintenance department.
• Experience working with automated conveyor systems.
• Experience fault finding within electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Desirable knowledge: Management of a technical team.

Benefits:

• 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service.
• Medicash - a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions.
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing - a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances.
• Access to High Street discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.