Multiskilled Industrial Technician

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Multiskilled industrial technician needed for our Stoke on Trent based client.

You will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of both mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing and production environment.

Required skills &

Qualifications:

* Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:
Identify root causes of failures across a range of mechanical machinery (gearboxes, pumps, hydraulics) and electrical (3-phase power, PLCs, sensors) systems.

* Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in using hand and power tools (Lathes, grinders, welding equipment)

* Digital Literacy:
Ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) software and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

* Installation & Commissioning:
Assist in the setup and testing of new industrial systems, machinery and production lines.

* Technical Proficiency:
Good knowledge of mechanical drive systems, pneumatic, and electrical circuits (e.g, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations)

* Automation

Skills:

Experience with programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs)

* Education:

Level3 NVQ or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical/ Electro-mechanical/mechanical maintenance.

* Soft Skills:

Advanced problem solving, time management, and the ability to work under high-pressure “downtime” situations with process improvement experience.

Core Responsibilities:

* Maintenance & Repair:
Implement & perform routine preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure equipment operates efficiently and minimize downtime.

* Fault Diagnosis:
Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions using diagnostic tools, sensors, and observations.

* Assembly & Installation:
Assemble complex mechanical parts according to CAD designs and technical manuals.

* Testing:
Performance and safety tests on new or repaired systems to verify they meet specifications.

* Documentation:
Maintain detailed service records, maintenance logs, and reports of technical findings.

* Safety Compliance:
Health and safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures