Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment
• Attend to machine breakdowns and restore equipment to operation as efficiently as possible
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential mechanical and electrical faults
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and basic electrical problems
• Carry out repairs and ensure equipment remains reliable and operational
• Perform basic electrical wiring and fault-finding on machinery
• Diagnose and repair basic electrical control circuits
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and support operational requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance function
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures

• Minimum 3 - 5 years' maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical maintenance experience
• Experience with preventative maintenance and production machinery breakdowns
• Basic electrical wiring and fault-finding capabilities
• Ability to diagnose and repair basic electrical control circuits
• Strong troubleshooting and practical problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting production equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to respond effectively to breakdowns and time-sensitive maintenance requirements
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work effectively under pressure
• Strong focus on equipment reliability and minimising production downtime
• Good health and safety awareness

• Trade qualification as a Millwright, Electro-Mechanical Technician, or similar
• N3 / N4 Electrical training

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