Maintenance Technician | electrical or mechanical bias

Based in Shipley, our client is a globally recognised, market-leading manufacturer with a strong heritage in the design and production of high-performance heat exchange solutions. They operate as part of a multi-billion-dollar international group with a commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing.

Whats in it for you?

Rotating days - £40,000 salary plus £2,016 shift allowance

Nights - £40,000 salary plus £4,106 shift allowance

* Stakeholder pension scheme with 10% employee contribution

* Life assurance (x4 annual salary)

* Health Insurance

* Free on-site parking

* Subsidised canteen

* Discounted gym membership

* Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers

* Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physical & financial wellbeing support)

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join a well-established maintenance team. You will play a key role in keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly by carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and continuous improvement activities across a range of production machinery and equipment.

Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and wider production teams, you will help drive reliability, reduce downtime, and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Respond promptly to breakdowns and unexpected equipment issues, minimising impact on production

* Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery

* Schedule machine downtime with production teams to carry out modifications and repairs

* Source, order, and track spare parts, ensuring timely fitment upon delivery

* Analyse equipment history and breakdowns, taking appropriate corrective action

* Create and maintain technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance records

* Support departmental KPIs including MTBF and MTTR targets

* Review and process work orders, equipment drawings, schematics, and calibration records

* Attend team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Essential:

* Recognised engineering apprenticeship (time-served)

* Minimum ONC or City & Guilds Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

* At least 2 years' experience within a maintenance department in a manufacturing environment

* Experience with AC, DC & Servo drives

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

* Competent in the use of machine tools

* Good communication, organisational, and time management skills

Desirable:

* PLC fault-finding experience with Allen Bradley and/or Mitsubishi systems

Working Hours
- Rotating double day shift:

Week 1 - earlies:
Monday - Thursday 6am – 2pm, Friday 6am – 11am

Week 2 - lates:
Monday – Thursday 2pm – 10pm, Friday 11am – 4pm

OR

Nights:
Monday - Thursday 10pm - 6am, Friday 4pm - 9pm

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