Maintenance Technician

The Job People are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join a busy horticulture manufacturing plant in Daventry within the manufacturing and production industry.

We are seeking a Maintenance Operative Technician with a solid understanding and a proven track record in maintenance of buildings, services, and equipment.

Previous experience is essential for the role - having FLT Counterbalance is advantageous.

Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm

As a Maintenance Technician Operative; you will be integral to our operations, ensuring that our facilities run smoothly and safely.

This is a full time role - that can lead to a full time contract.

Salary starts between £14.50 - £15.00 per hour

Knowledge within a Horticulture background is beneficial to the role but not essential.

• Preventative Maintenance: Proactively identify and address maintenance needs in buildings, services, and equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintenance Execution: Undertake maintenance tasks within your capabilities, including working with compressed air systems, production equipment (automated filling lines, mixing tanks, etc.), pipe fitting, racking, basic electrical maintenance, and construction work.
• Contractor Engagement: Liaise with external contractors to ensure quality and efficiency in maintenance tasks.
• Improvement Projects:
  Identify and implement improvements; manage the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of projects.
• Compliance and Safety: Actively participate in the health and safety team, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
• Inventory and Procurement: Assist with maintenance stock inventory, order spare parts for machines and equipment, and source quotes for maintenance supplies.
• Equipment Management: Conduct daily/weekly inspections and maintain and review maintenance check sheets.

• You must hold a recognised operational qualification or an apprenticeship in maintenance.
• An excellent decision-maker with a focus on hazard identification and risk management. Ensure safe operations and compliance with internal and external safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.
• General safety certificate or similar.
• Strong ability to communicate business and departmental objectives, fostering an informed and engaged team culture.

• Long term work - Opportunity to gain a full-time contract.
• Weekly Pay
• 40 hours per week
• Holiday Pay
• Access to online payslip portal
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• PPE Work wear provided.
• Tools / Equipment provided
• Consistent shifts
• Great work / life balance

Please click apply to be considered for our role within the Manufacturing and Production Industry.