Our client is looking for experienced Maintenance Technicians/Engineers to join their team tasked with maximising efficiency and minimising downtime.

Role Purpose

The role involves proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production equipment and systems to maintain uninterrupted operations. Collaboration with key stakeholders and professionals is essential to enhance machinery performance, minimise breakdowns, and implement strategies that improve the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant operations and production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture by promoting safe and environmentally responsible working practices through effective day-to-day operations.

Foster open and effective communication with key stakeholders, building trust and encouraging constructive dialogue and collaboration.

Maintain and apply technical knowledge of core mechanical systems and electrical principles relevant to the production environment to ensure timely and efficient maintenance and fault resolution.

Carry out predictive, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and services, ensuring alignment with business needs and quality standards. Promptly escalate issues to minimise downtime.

Support teams and departments in delivering initiatives to optimise equipment and process performance. Contribute to achieving annual targets by driving improvements in quality, capacity, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Level 3 or higher qualification in a technical discipline covering mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems

Completed a time-served apprenticeship with experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial setting

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities

Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Ability to influence stakeholders and support change initiatives

Commitment to creating a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Shift Patterns

ShiftHoursShift Rate

Evenings16:00 - 00:0012.5%
Nights00:00 - 08:0025% (from midnight Sunday to Friday morning)

All shifts total 37.5 hours per week.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: £43,094.88 per annum

Overtime:

1.5x hourly rate (Mon-Sat) after 37.5 hours

2x hourly rate on Sundays (beyond 37.5 hours and not part of the normal week)

Annual Pay Review

Pension Scheme:

Employer contribution: 8%

Employee contribution: 4%

Holiday Entitlement: 29 days including bank holidays

Bank holidays are treated as regular working days and can be booked as holiday

Healthcare: Cash plan available

Employee Discounts: Access to retailer discounts scheme