Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing company. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a busy engineering team responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery and site equipment through planned preventative maintenance and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.

The successful candidate will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults to minimise production downtime.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault finding and repairs.
• Install, commission and test new machinery and equipment where required.
• Perform routine inspections to identify potential issues before they result in equipment failure.
• Maintain conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment and other production machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Record all maintenance activities accurately using maintenance logs or a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Liaise closely with production teams to prioritise maintenance activities and ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing machine efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the workshop and production areas.
• Assist with root cause analysis following recurring equipment failures and recommend long-term solutions.
• Participate in machinery upgrades, modifications and factory improvement projects as required.

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer or Multi-skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience with good electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults quickly and carry out effective repairs.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations within an industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with production teams.
• Flexible approach to working rotating shifts.

• Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable).
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Experience using CMMS maintenance systems.
• Forklift licence (desirable).

This role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern:

• Week 1:
  Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 2.00pm
• Week 2:
  Monday to Friday, 2.00pm to 10.00pmThe shift pattern alternates weekly.

• Competitive hourly rate or salary depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business.
• Free onsite parking.
• Company workwear and PPE provided.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.