Maintenance Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Introduction:

Our client is a growing manufacturing business investing in new machinery and a modern engineering facility. They re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join their team and support the smooth running of production.

This is a great opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer with experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance. You'll be working in a fast-paced, BRC-regulated environment where you ll play a key part in maintaining equipment, solving breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement.

The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a practical, on-the-tools role ideal for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and being part of a tight-knit team. You ll be responsible for keeping machinery in top condition, logging maintenance activity, and making sure any issues are resolved quickly and safely.

Day-to-day, you ll be:

• Carrying out breakdown repairs on a variety of equipment, ensuring machinery is running safely and efficiently
• Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules
• Logging maintenance tasks accurately through the PPM system
• Supporting changeovers on production lines and working closely with the production team to minimise downtime
• Making small improvements to equipment and processes to boost efficiency
• Working with machinery such as label applicators, glue machines, and tube cutters

What We re Looking For:

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical skills (machining, turning, milling, welding)
• Good understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic electrical knowledge, with experience of PLCs and control systems
• Able to read and work from schematic drawings
• Full UK driving licence

The Right Person:

• Organised and able to prioritise in a busy environment
• A proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude
• Good communicator and team player
• Able to work under pressure and use initiative
• Understands the wider impact of engineering on production and business performance

What s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £43,000
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Access to new 2024 machinery and engineering facility
• Training and support provided
• Long-term growth opportunity with shift development as the company expands