Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain process, packing and utility equipment to maximise reliability and performance.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support planned preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Issue permits to work and follow safe isolation procedures.
• Support plant start-ups, shutdowns and product changeovers.
• Use the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record work and analyse equipment performance.
• Create, complete and manage work orders.
• Support continuous improvement and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Contribute to spare parts control and equipment purchasing decisions.
• Maintain product quality, integrity and food safety standards.
• Share knowledge, coach colleagues and support skill development within the team.
• Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure smooth operations.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others.

Qualifications

• HNC, ONC, NVQ or equivalent qualification in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
• Completed an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or factory maintenance environment.
• Experience working with PLC‑controlled high‑speed production, packing or process equipment.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using maintenance management systems and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Good IT skills, including working with PC‑controlled machinery and engineering systems.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.

Working Pattern & Compensation

• Shift based, 12‑hour rotating shifts, following a set shift pattern including weekend working.
• Salary £57,900.00 + potential bonus.
• Generous pension scheme.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and other benefits.
• Potential bonus.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative Engineering team.
• Contribute to meaningful continuous improvement projects.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; therefore the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

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