Maintenance Technician

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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