Maintenance Technicians

Main Purpose of Role
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is currently seeking Maintenance Technicians to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful running of the shift by maintaining and repairing machinery. This is a permanent position within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Open communication with Shift and Section Leaders to meet shift requirements
• Effectively communicate progress to Shift Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Attend stand up meetings to report on progress and changes
• Support other team members and promote teamwork
• Assess machine condition and identify potential problems
• Maintain good housekeeping and workshop standards
• Stay updated with current regulations and adhere to safety procedures
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs
• Maintain and repair lens coating and processing machinery
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks
• Read and interpret circuit diagrams for electrical and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Skills and Experience
A qualified person will demonstrate:
Essential Skills

• Time served Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Good understanding of single and three-phase power supplies, machines, and systems
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives and conveyor systems
• Familiarity with PLC and control gear systems
• Experience of maintaining equipment in a process manufacturing facility
• Competence in reading circuit diagrams
• Good working knowledge of pneumatic systems and basic hydraulics
• Computer literate
• Understanding of health and safety regulations relating to maintenance/engineering
• Ability to work independently and report effectively
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Logical and systematic approach to prioritizing workload

Desirable Qualifications

• IEE 18th Edition Regulations
• City and Guilds Electrical Testing and Inspection
• Level 3 BTEC Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering
• City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering
• City and Guilds Electrical Engineering
• City and Guilds Electrical Installation
• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Weekend Role Hours and Salary
Working hours consist of 12-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, supplemented by 2 x 8-hour shifts during weekdays. These hours are worked at any of the 3 Kidderminster sites. The salary for this position is �42,065 per annum, plus a shift allowance of �3,054, resulting in a total of �45,119 per annum. Please note that as a Maintenance Technician, you will be on a 38-hour contract despite working 40 hours.
Benefits

• Free eye tests and eyewear vouchers
• Specsavers perks with various retailers
• Workplace pension scheme
• Company hero scheme with holiday rewards
• Volunteering days in the local community
• Option to purchase additional holidays
• Death in service benefit payment
• Access to critical illness cover
• WeCare support for medical, legal, and mental health issues

If you are a qualified Maintenance Technician with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team!