Maintenance Technician

Location: Grimethorpe

Our client are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their team at their Barnsley site. You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture, they have had unsuppressed growth, with almost 50 years’ experience. Their emphasis is on providing a high standard for all their products and the services they offer. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

The Maintenance Technician role:

As part of their maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring their production equipment runs efficiently, safely, and reliably. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance support across a variety of plant systems and machinery, contributing directly to their operational success.

If you have a strong background in machine repair, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and problem solving, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career further in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

The key responsibilities of their Maintenance Technician will include:

Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment

Carry out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime

Be able to work well and communicate with on site contractors and remote service engineers

Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns swiftly and effectively

Fault find on mechanical systems i.e. gearboxes etc.

Have a good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits

Maintain accurate records and reports within the CMMS system

Manage and monitor stock levels of critical parts and equipment

Mentoring of apprentices

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

In order to succeed in this Maintenance Technician role, you will:

Be a qualified and experienced Maintenance Engineer, holding a minimum of 4 years’ industrial experience and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Have prior experience working within a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.

Be able to work a 4 shift rota.

The department operates the following shifts:

- Week 1    6am - 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2    6am - 2pm Monday to Friday

Week 3    10pm - 6am Monday to Friday

Week 4     2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday

Be computer literate, with proven experience using CMMS systems.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and use your own initiative to solve problems effectively.

Be flexible and willing to work overtime to support production demands and cover holidays or sickness within the department.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become their Maintenance Technician then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you