Maintenance Technician

Overview

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands. Salary: £18.00 – £19.00 per hour.

Maintenance Technician – Responsibilities

• Respond to production issues and machinery breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
• Perform preventative and planned maintenance on machinery and plant.
• Maintain buildings, consumables, spares, and technical documentation, keeping records up to date.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and machinery.
• Complete and update job cards in the maintenance system (MaintainX).
• Train and support Apprentices within the team.
• Identify and report Health & Safety hazards, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assist and liaise with external contractors, ensuring proper documentation is provided.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts via in-person, phone, or email.

Maintenance Technician – Requirements

• Relevant electrical and mechanical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND) with strong knowledge of maintenance principles.
• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment, able to work independently or collaboratively to support production and projects.
• Hands-on experience with PLC fault-finding, hydraulic systems, welding/flame cutting, and safe operation of machinery, including compliance with regulations.
• Relevant lifting and access equipment certifications (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, slinging).
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to safety, quality, and compliance.

Note: This description is intended to reflect responsibilities and requirements of the role and may be subject to change.

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