Maintenance Technician

Company: SF Recruitment
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Overview

Manufacturing Technician – Job Summary: A hands-on role in a fast-paced, automated, just-in-time manufacturing environment, with ownership of two production lines. Ideal for a proactive Manufacturing Technician who enjoys independent working, problem-solving under pressure, and keeping complex machinery running at peak performance.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of two automated production lines within a just-in-time operation
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition-based maintenance
  • Complete pre-shift checks and ensure equipment readiness
  • Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults, including electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues
  • Lead corrective repairs and minimise downtime in a high-pressure environment
  • Balance urgent breakdown response with planned maintenance activities
  • Proactively plan, schedule, and complete maintenance and residual inspections
  • Produce accurate shift, breakdown, and performance reports
  • Maintain and update risk assessments, manual handling assessments, and work procedures
  • Support production teams to meet quality, delivery, and performance targets
  • Adhere to all safety and environmental procedures
  • Participate in maintenance, production, and safety meetings
  • Work effectively within a rotating shift pattern

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

  • Level 3 qualification in Engineering or Maintenance
  • Completed a general maintenance apprenticeship
  • Strong electro-mechanical engineering experience in a production line environment
  • Proven fault-finding skills on complex automated machinery
  • Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of equipment and priorities
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environments
  • Broad exposure to machinery and equipment (motors, conveyors, sensors, pneumatics, safety systems)
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, TPM, AM & PM)
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • PC literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communicator and team player with a proactive mindset
  • Full driving licence

Desirable Experience

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • PLC fault-finding or programming (Mitsubishi / Allen-Bradley)
  • CAD experience
  • IPAF certification
  • Welding (Arc / MIG)
  • 17th Edition electrical qualification

What’s on Offer

  • High level of ownership and responsibility in a just-in-time environment
  • Exposure to a wide range of automated equipment and machinery
  • Stable role with clear impact on production performance
  • Performance-related annual bonus linked to reliability and delivery targets

If you’re an experienced Manufacturing Technician seeking ownership in a just-in-time environment, or a maintenance professional ready for greater responsibility, this role offers technical challenge, accountability and stability

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Posted: June 1st, 2026