Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician who will provide technical expertise to ensure maximum efficiency and performance across our engineering assets. In this hands‑on role, you’ll carry out planned and allocated tasks across both fixed and mobile plant, supporting safe and reliable operations. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and contributing to continuous improvement within a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance activities in full compliance with safe working practices, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Providing specialist technical support to maximise efficiency across production and engineering assets, ensuring planned, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks are completed on schedule.
• Supporting and driving team‑based improvement initiatives, including advanced diagnostics such as Root Cause Analysis and FMEA/FMECA, and helping to agree and implement action plans.
• Responding promptly and effectively to unplanned breakdowns, carrying out root‑cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective solutions, particularly for complex technical issues.
• Updating maintenance records, plant history, and technical documentation in the CMMS (IFS), ensuring all planned and reactive tasks are recorded accurately and on time.
• Recording all electrical, mechanical and instrumentation maintenance activities for KPI and reporting purposes.
• Working collaboratively within a high‑performing team, contributing to site meetings, supporting production plans, and helping execute the Asset Maintenance Strategy.
• Participating in the on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours maintenance support as required.
• Demonstrating behaviours aligned with our diversity and inclusion aims, fostering a culture where different perspectives are respected and valued.

Qualifications

• A qualified maintenance technician with experience in mechanical discipline.
• Skilled in carrying out planned, reactive and predictive maintenance on a wide range of plant and equipment.
• Strong problem‑solver with experience of RCA, FMEA/FMECA or similar methodologies.
• Competent in using CMMS systems (IFS experience an advantage).
• A strong communicator who works effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Committed to safety, continuous improvement and inclusive teamwork.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits designed to support our employees’ financial wellbeing.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to sell or buy additional holiday days.
• Private healthcare and remote GP services.
• Defined contribution pension plan (company contribution up to 10% based on employee contribution).
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering practical, impartial support on medical, financial, legal and family matters.
• Life Assurance cover of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Opportunity to enjoy company products and brand experience.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, allowing you to hire a bike and reap savings.
• Up to £1,000 per year to support charities you care about.
• Access to continuous learning resources to help you become your best self.

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