General Maintenance Technician

Britten-Norman; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and efficiency of production facilities. The role involves completing preventive maintenance, conducting inspections, and performing general repairs. Candidates should have experience in maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and a valid UK driving license. Along with a competitive salary, the position offers great benefits including healthcare, pension scheme, and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Support for learning and professional development

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance/facilities role.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to achieve a UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance checks and inspections.
• Conduct daily and weekly checks on machines, tools, and facilities.
• Report defects and complete driving tasks as requested.

Skills

General repairs and maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Strong work ethic

Job description

General Maintenance Technician

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bembridge

Description

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment basis: Full Time
• Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
• Standard Hours: Flexible start / 40 hours per week

The role of the maintenance Technician is to complete Planned Preventative Maintenance checks and inspections on the buildings, facilities and equipment. You will be responsible for reporting all defects back to the Production Director who is the site focal point.

You will also be responsible for the upkeep of the buildings this may include painting, moving or replacing walls or basic wiring and other infrastructure repairs that are within your ability as delegated by management. As well as this, there may be regular driving roles to the IOW ferry ports or local suppliers to collect personnel, material or items in the company vehicle. You will be responsible for the completion of projects and tasks that are given to you by the Production Director within a timely manner and report any issues found. You will also perform daily and weekly checks on tooling, machines and health and safety facilities around site to ensure the production facility can operate as efficiently as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Planned Preventative Maintenance

• To ensure that all legislative inspections and testing are carried out in a timely manner, all defects or faults are reported back to Line Manager so they can be actioned in a timely manner.
• Daily and weekly checks on machines, tools and facilities on site to ensure the production facility is as safe and efficient as possible.
• Facility checks such as water temperature, legionella's testing, asbestos and lighting reviews
• Conducting inspection and booking repairs to company machinery such as vehicles, fork lifts and MEWPs.
• To assist the Production Team as required with day-to-day activities such as gathering material, tidying workstations and movement of items around the site.

Reporting

• Using the online systems in place to report hazards, incidents or defects to the appropriate person within a timely manner.
• Use and update the maintenance operating system to track required works or PPMs on machinery & tooling.

Driving

• To complete the driving tasks as requested in adherence to UK driving laws (must have valid UK driving license).
• Deliver and collect parts and personnel from various locations as required.

Safety

• To hold or be willing to hold first aid and fire marshal positions in the future.
• To monitor health and safety facilities on site such as first aid stations and fire escapes to comply with legislation in the production facility.
• To use PPE in the manner instructed, and to ensure it is looked after and stored correctly, understanding the life of the individual PPE and not to exceed this.
• To complete any work in line with legislation and best practice as defined in guidance documents and working procedures.

Adhoc

• Taking meter readings monthly and entering the data onto the system.
• Assembled office furniture, assisting in office moves.
• Assisting with aircraft movements
• Undertaking repairs to the door access system
• Cleaning the company vehicles periodically
• Any other task that is requested within the scope of the job role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance/facilities role.
• Strong knowledge of general repairs and maintenance across various trades.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & customer service skills both internally & externally.
• Ability to find and resolve issues
• Strong work ethic with a proactive attention to tasks needed to be actioned around them.
• Full UK driving licence required
• Ability to achieve a UK security clearance

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus