Our client, operating within the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Planned Preventative Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities & Maintenance team in Gloucester. This permanent role requires no regular travel and focuses on supporting on-site manufacturing operations by investigating technical issues and implementing improvements to enhance plant and equipment (P&E) availability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigating and resolving P&E technical issues affecting manufacturing performance
Researching and collecting data to support solution development in collaboration with F&M and Project teams
Designing, building, and testing improvements to P&E systems with a focus on increasing availability and efficiency
Supporting integrated maintenance processes, including Operator First Line Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Root Cause Analysis/FMEA, Predictive Maintenance, spare parts provisioning, and medium to long-term asset management
Acting as the site focal point for calibration compliance, liaising with internal stakeholders and external contractors
Administering the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job Requirements:

Qualified engineer or recent Engineering Graduate
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage personal workload
Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
Able to read and interpret specifications, regulatory documents, and methods of operation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and strong quality awareness
Self-motivated, with good team ethics and the ability to work independently
Solid IT and mathematical skills
A strong sense of "First Time Right" in task execution
Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Knowledge of machining and electroplating processes
Experience with CMMS systems
Familiarity with Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles
Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce processing and manufacturing time

Additional Information:

This role is primarily site-based with no regular travel required.
Candidates from an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment will be particularly well-suited.
If you are a proactive and technically minded individual looking for a challenging role in the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and supportive team in Gloucester