Maintenance Technician

Position:
Maintenance Technician

Location:

Walsall

Hours:

Morning and afternoons Monday - Friday

Salary: £46,384 p/a

Summary
Carry out routine and preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair plant faults, and support continuous improvement of equipment reliability, safety and efficiency in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all site equipment and systems.
Diagnose plant and machinery breakdowns and carry out effective repairs.
Support and use the CMMS/engineering software to log work, plan maintenance and produce basic reports.
Help manage engineering spare parts, including requisition, receipt, storage and stock checks.
Ensure engineering and electrical drawings are maintained and used correctly.
Inspect completed maintenance and installation work to ensure it meets required standards.
Support improvement projects to enhance equipment performance, safety and efficiency.
Liaise with other engineering teams and external contractors as required.
Follow and support site procedures for health & safety, quality, environment and compliance.

Essential Skills & Experience

At least 3 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong background in planned and preventative maintenance.
Practical electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
Experience working with pneumatic systems (valves, cylinders) and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering drawings.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Experience using a CMMS or similar maintenance software.
Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with colleagues and contractors.

Experience of basic project planning or small engineering projects.

Qualifications & Certifications

HNC, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering.
Latest edition electrical qualification.
Relevant health & safety training (as required for role and site).

Contact Nicola at HRGO recruitment on (phone number removed) or email