Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Engineer Permanent | Full Time | 40 hours per week (any 5 of 7 days) Salary: 38,500 41,334 per annum Overview We are seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team in a state-of-the-art nutraceutical manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role where your expertise in both electrical and mechanical maintenance will ensure the smooth running of advanced production and packaging lines. Youll work with a variety of machinery, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and performing preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and keep operations running efficiently. Working Pattern Variable shifts: 06:00 14:30 10:00 18:30 14:00 22:30 8.5 hours per day (including a 30-minute unpaid break) Any 5 working days from 7 Key Responsibilities Equipment Care & Repairs Carry out routine servicing and reactive repairs on production machinery. Dismantle, clean, replace worn parts, and reassemble equipment. Use electrical and mechanical skills to fault-find and restore machines quickly. Preventative Maintenance Perform planned maintenance checks to maximise efficiency. Identify wear-and-tear issues before they escalate into breakdowns. Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting Respond promptly to breakdowns using diagnostic tools and technical drawings. Resolve faults under pressure while maintaining safety and quality standards. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption during maintenance. Provide detailed shift handovers with updates on repairs, fixes, and future needs. Compliance & Standards Ensure all maintenance work meets health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Support audits and maintain accurate logs, job cards, and inventory records. Continuous Improvement Suggest and implement reliability, efficiency, and safety improvements. Support new product and process trials with engineers and technical teams. What Youll Bring Level 3 NVQ (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent multi-skilled apprenticeship Ideally 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Skills in HVAC, PLCs, and local exhaust ventilation (preferred) Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities Proactive, safety-conscious mindset with excellent teamwork skills Benefits Competitive salary with role-specific bonuses Incremental holiday allowance Company pension and benefits scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Free on-site parking and refreshments Employee discounts on health products Social and wellbeing initiatives TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-08-27