Maintenance Technician

Hales Group are supporting their client and assisting them with recruiting for a Maintenance Technician, based at their head office in Eye, Suffolk.

The Maintenance Technician will be part of a maintenance team providing support to the manufacturing plant; you will have expertise in both mechanical and electrical maintenance work to ensure the plant runs smoothly and efficiently, whilst supporting the ongoing development of the team.

Hours: Working an alternative 7-day shift pattern including weekends, each shift will be 12‑hours, 6:00‑am to 6:00‑pm averaging a 42‑hour week.

Salary: Highly competitive and aligned with current market rates.

Duties Include

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, and testing of plant equipment.
• Accurately record all maintenance activities using the planned maintenance system.
• Follow and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Assist with plant start‑up and shutdown procedures when required.
• Maintain excellent communication with colleagues and supervisors across departments.
• Promote a proactive and positive approach to Health & Safety, leading by example in both individual conduct and as part of the maintenance team.
• Collaborate closely with production and plant supervisors to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the facility, providing a rapid response to breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across a range of plant machinery and equipment.
• Participate in fire safety and emergency procedures.
• Remain flexible for call‑outs, overtime, and shutdown cover.
• Maintain strong communication and work independently when required.

About You

• You will be a qualified multi‑skilled technician, preferably with a minimum of five years’ experience, in a medium or heavy engineering environment with strong electrical competency.
• You will ideally have welding and fabrication skills which would be an advantage although not essential.
• This role will include both mechanical and electrical maintenance work and will sometimes entail you being the single technician on site, so excellent fault‑finding abilities and self‑motivation are essential.
• You will hold a recognised apprenticeship, HNC or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Other Skills

• Good administrative skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work using your initiative to a high standard with excellent attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines.
• Open style and a team player.
• Excellent leadership and man management skills.
• Excellent organisational and follow‑up skills.

Company Benefits

• Company pension – 4% company contributions, rising to 6% after five years’ service.
• Life assurance provided at three times basic salary.
• Sage employee benefits – a wide range of exclusive discounts across high street brands, including holidays, days out and meals.
• Access to health and wellbeing tools.
• GP on demand, confidential helplines and one‑to‑one counselling.
• 23 days holiday, rising to 25, plus bank holidays.
• Free onsite parking.

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