Maintenance Technician

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We’re searching for a multi‑skilled engineer (either with a mechanical or electrical bias) to join the team at our Bedworth site, where we manufacture clay roof tiles. Our forward‑thinking plans mean we’re recruiting for talented individuals to be part of the journey, to join a supportive and encouraging team, and to reach their full potential.

Maintenance Technician
Function: Supply Chain - Manufacturing
Location: Bedworth
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Job Grade: P2
Hours: Average 42.87 hours per week – 4 on 4 off (rotating every 4 weeks between days and nights) – 06:00‑18:15 and 18:00‑06:15.

• Deliver fast, effective electrical/mechanical fault finding by investigating root cause and implementing preventative solutions.
• Ensure all corrective maintenance actions are carried out constructively and accurately.
• Use appropriate SSWs and PTWs and observe relevant legislation.
• Ensure plant operates efficiently and safely through proactive planned maintenance that meets departmental KPIs.
• Practice continuous improvement, innovation, and pro‑activeness, offering possible solutions to problems wherever possible.
• Effective liaison with operation team leaders and other members of the management team.
• Assist in training and development of other technical personnel and enhance personal skills through specific training programmes.
• Comply with company policy on accident and near‑miss follow up reporting.
• Monitor equipment performance, report/rectify faults, and run breakdowns, using electronic planned maintenance/recording systems.
• Assist with daily plant operations.
• Communicate breakdowns and repairs done verbally and via shift reporting.
• Implement improvement initiatives for quality, productivity and waste reduction for all aspects of production and the plant itself.

• NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (desirable).
• Previous experience working as an engineer or technician, multi‑skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Working knowledge of 5S Principles.
• Ability to find faults on electrical/pneumatic systems.
• Self‑starter who balances right culture, working closely with production operatives/team leaders to create trust and confidence.
• Exposure to a roof‑tile manufacturing environment (desirable).

• A competitive base salary.
• Substantial bonus.
• Private medical insurance – dependant on role.
• Company‑matched pension contributions between 4% and 8%.
• Income protection and life insurance.
• EAP programme.
• Other benefits such as cycle‑to‑work scheme and EV scheme.

BMI is a new name backed up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. It brings together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe. With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we are well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients.

Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland, our UK&I Head Office is based in Milton Keynes and our industry‑leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world.

We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve. We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel…