Maintenance Technician

Company: Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd
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Location: Derbyshire
Job Description:

Maintenance Technician

  • Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician? 
  • Do you want to work for a well established business? 
  • Do you want career progression opportunities? 

If so, APPLY NOW! 

Due to continued expansion, we are recruiting an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our well established client on a permanent basis. 

Key Tasks and Duties:

  • Work within the ethos and standards of the company.
  • Troubleshoot and repair of all factory equipment – electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical. 
  • Identify the root causes of problems and suggest process improvements for long term solutions.
  • Ensure production efficiency is maximised and return production to full capacity promptly.
  • Ensure that all breakdowns are recorded in Pemac CMMS system.
  • Carry out Preventative Maintenance work as required by PM schedules and suggest improvements.
  • Maintain systems in place for spare parts stock and ensure system is being correctly utilised.
  • Dismantle, adjust, modify, improve and assemble factory equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating/repair manuals, or drawings.  
  • Take an active part in all machine installations, continuous improvements and maintenance projects.
  • Work with Maintenance Manager to address causes of downtime and suggest process improvements. 
  • Responsible as part of a bigger team for ensuring that all production & maintenance KPI’s are achieved.
  • Responsible for ensuring a safe, clean working environment and carrying work in a safe manner ensuring safety standards are met.
  • Undertake training as and when required i.e. MEWP, Forklift, Abrasive Wheel, PFPE, Manual Handling, Fire Extinguisher, etc.
  • Complete advanced training i.e. Confined Spaces, First Aiders, etc.
  • Actively participate in Continuous Improvement projects. 
  • Provide Apprentice & Trainee’s with assistance and guidance in learning and development.

Key Attributes:

  • Mechanical/Electrical based apprenticeship or equivalent qualification. 
  • Min 4+ years’ Maintenance Technician experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.  
  • Multi Skilled Technician Experience e.g. Mechanical & Electrical. 
  • Decisive & Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively to meet deadlines. 
  • Excellent numeric and analytical skills. 
  • Highly motivated with proven ability to work on own initiative. 
  • Ability to multi task with strong attention to detail. 
  • Team player who will work with others to achieve company goals. 
  • Methodical with excellent organisational and communication skills. 
  • Excellent problem solving skills. 
  • Ability to multi-task on technical issues. 

This is permanent role, continental 12 hour shifts, rotating between days and nights: 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off.

Starting salary: £50,930.81 Per Annum. 

Posted: March 11th, 2026