Senior Maintenance Technician

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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About Advanced Since 1999, Advanced has been creating innovative fire safety solutions trusted to protect lives and property in more than 80 countries. Our reputation is built on the quality of our products and our commitment to customer service excellence.

As part of Halma, a FTSE 100 group of life-saving technology companies, we enjoy the benefits of being part of a global network whilst having the freedom to grow our business using our own sector expertise. At Advanced, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working as part of a talented team driven by a shared purpose to create a safer, sustainable future.

About the role

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment used within a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and electronics manufacturing environment. The role requires a combination of electrical, electronic, automation, and mechanical skills to ensure maximum equipment uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency.

What you’ll be doing

Equipment Maintenance Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules.

Diagnose and repair faults on PCB manufacturing and assembly equipment, including:

SMT (Surface Mount Technology) machines

Reflow ovens

Wave soldering systems

Selective soldering equipmentAOI (Automated Optical Inspection) systems

Pick-and-place machines PCB routing and handling equipment

Test and inspection systems

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime.

Develop and maintain critical spares stock levels.

Electrical and Electronic Support Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, PLC, sensor, and control system faults.

Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Carry out repairs on electrical panels, motors, drives, power supplies, and control circuits.

Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.

Support continuous improvement activities through equipment modifications and upgrades.

Mechanical Maintenance Diagnose and repair mechanical faults including bearings, belts, chains, conveyors, lead screws, pneumatic systems, and mechanical assemblies.

Perform equipment alignment, adjustment, lubrication, and replacement of worn components.

Maintain pneumatic and vacuum systems used within manufacturing processes.

Support machine rebuilds, refurbishments, and process improvement projects.

Fabricate or modify simple mechanical parts and fixtures where required.

Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance, and efficiency.

Support root cause analysis of recurring equipment issues.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and update maintenance management systems.

Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and process improvements.

Compliance and Safety Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe isolation procedures.

Support compliance with ISO, IPC, and customer-specific standards where applicable.

Maintain a clean and organised working environment.

Relevant experience

Essential

Experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

Strong fault-finding skills on electrical and electronic systems.

Good mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining industrial machinery.

Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Experience working with pneumatic systems and automated equipment.

Desirable Experience within PCB, electronics, SMT, or high-tech manufacturing.

Knowledge of PLC diagnostics and industrial networks.

Experience with servo systems, robotics, or machine vision equipment.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and TPM principles.

Education and training

Essential

Recognised engineering qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or Maintenance…