Engineering Technician

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Enhanced overtime rates

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of packaging solutions is urgently seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to maintain production machinery. This full-time role involves diagnosing faults, performing maintenance checks, and supporting production teams. Candidates should have previous manufacturing experience and mechanical skills, with the ability to read electrical drawings. Enjoy competitive pay and overtime opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings is highly desirable.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read electrical drawings desirable.
• Experience using hand and power tools; basic welding beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and inspections.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and inspections
• Assist with new equipment installations and site improvements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to prioritise maintenance tasks

Skills

Multi-skilled with mechanical bias

Strong fault-finding skills

Good communication skills

Basic welding skills

Welding basics

Education

City & Guilds qualification or time-served apprenticeship

Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician / Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Plant

Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Salary: Competitive + Overtime
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Rotating Shifts)

Immediate Opportunity for Skilled Engineering Technicians!

representing a leading manufacturer of high-quality packaging solutions, is urgently seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Engineering Technicians / Maintenance Engineers.

Join our busy production facility and use your mechanical and electrical skills to keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a great chance to work in a dynamic, growing company with excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Support production teams to resolve technical issues quickly and minimize downtime
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and inspections
• Assist with new equipment installations and site improvements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to prioritise maintenance tasks

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Multi-skilled with a mechanical bias
• City & Guilds qualification or time-served apprenticeship desirable
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications advantageous
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read electrical drawings is highly desirable
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Basic welding skills beneficial (training available)

Skills & Attributes

• Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset
• Good computer literacy for maintenance documentation
• Comfortable working at height when required
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production needs

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• Rotating shifts: 6:00am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Overtime and weekend cover available
• Enhanced overtime rates

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Job Features

Job Category Featured, Permanent