Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

• Location: Eye, IP23
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team, embodying our core values of Health & Safety, customer service, and teamwork. This role is crucial for ensuring that our plant operations run efficiently and customer service levels are maximised.

• Contribute to a progressive departmental attitude towards Health & Safety through personal conduct and as part of the Maintenance team.
• Liaise with all plant supervision to ensure smooth plant operations and provide a timely response in the event of breakdowns.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out repairs on machines throughout the plant.
• Participate in the Company Fire Team, understanding Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures.
• Support all aspects of continuous improvement and understand the plant start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Perform checks and tests on plant and equipment as required by the PPM Schedule or other sources.
• Record all work on the Planned Maintenance System and work according to the Company’s ISO 9001 Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Undertake necessary training to keep work skills up-to-date and assist in training colleagues from other departments as required.
• Be flexible and available for callouts on emergency plant breakdowns and absence cover, which may include overtime to meet production requirements.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a qualified multi-skilled technician, ideally in a medium or heavy engineering environment with strong electrical competency.
• Recognised apprenticeship/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
• Open style, team player, with excellent leadership and man management skills.
• Welding and fabrication skills are advantageous but not essential.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects and maintenance tasks during plant shutdowns.
• Supportive team environment.

To apply for this Maintenance Technician position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.