Shift Maintenance Technician

CV Technical; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a Shift Maintenance Technician to join our busy manufacturing operation in Telford. The role covers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with days and nights, and is a hands-on position within the maintenance team.

The successful candidate will have strong electrical maintenance skills, a Level 3 electrical apprenticeship and wiring regs qualification, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship to Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Maintenance/Engineering.
• Current Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Comfortable using PCs and maintenance systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs across site and plant equipment.
• Carrying out Root Cause Analysis, including 5 Why, to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Implementing sustainable corrective actions and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Accurately recording maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
• Maintaining and updating relevant technical documentation and procedures.
• Proactively highlighting engineering and process concerns.
• Supporting continuous improvement across the site.
• Working closely with the wider maintenance team and transferring knowledge and skills to apprentices and colleagues.
• Completing agreed training and development to further enhance your technical skillset.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Maintenance planning

Education

Time-served apprenticeship Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance/Engineering

Current Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Shift Maintenance Technician

Telford | 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing operation in Telford, working a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern covering both days and nights.

The Role

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing equipment, including:

• Conveyors
• Injection Moulding
• Extruders
• Mixers
• Coolers
• Laminators
• Cutting Lines

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs across site and plant equipment.
• Carrying out Root Cause Analysis, including 5 Why, to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Implementing sustainable corrective actions and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Accurately recording maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
• Maintaining and updating relevant technical documentation and procedures.
• Proactively highlighting engineering and process concerns.
• Supporting continuous improvement across the site.
• Working closely with the wider maintenance team and transferring knowledge and skills to apprentices and colleagues.
• Completing agreed training and development to further enhance your technical skillset.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong electrical maintenance background, ideally gained within a manufacturing or production environment.

Essential requirements include:

• Time-served apprenticeship to Level 3 standard, or equivalent, in Electrical Maintenance/Engineering.
• Current Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Comfortable using PCs, mobile devices and maintenance systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
• Days & Nights
• Based in Telford
• Permanent position
• Hands-on role across a varied range of manufacturing equipment
• Opportunity to work within an established maintenance team and contribute to ongoing improvements.

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician / Shift Engineer looking for a hands-on role within a busy manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you