Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of production lines and plant equipment within the manufacturing facility.

This role supports production uptime through reactive troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and monitoring of site utilities and building systems. The successful candidate will ensure effective handover and reporting to the incoming shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response to production equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
• Minimize downtime and ensure production targets are supported.
• Escalate critical issues when required.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) activities in line with maintenance plans.
• Stock management of replacement/spare parts.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Accurately record all maintenance activity during the shift.

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualifications (Electrical, Mechanical trade, or Mechatronic discipline).
• Knowledge of quality and cGMP standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical and/or electrical).
• Experience working with automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of plant utilities (HVAC, compressors, boilers, chillers).
• Ability to work independently during evening shift operations.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Desirable

• Experience with PLCs and system controls.
• Experience with BMS systems.
• Experience using CMMS systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to gain experience with all manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Predictable working hours: 7am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 1pm Fridays.
• Balanced workload and great work-life balance.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, friendly atmosphere.
• Private Health Insurance & dental cover scheme for employee and family.
• Company Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Gym membership.
• Performance based bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Educational Assistance Program.