Maintenance Technician

Milton Keynes
Permanent
Maintenance/Technicians
Reference: 4634734737_1785823707

Maintenance Technician

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing company. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a busy engineering team responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery and site equipment through planned preventative maintenance and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.

The successful candidate will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults to minimise production downtime.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault finding and repairs.
  • Install, commission and test new machinery and equipment where required.
  • Perform routine inspections to identify potential issues before they result in equipment failure.
  • Maintain conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment and other production machinery.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical manuals.
  • Record all maintenance activities accurately using maintenance logs or a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Liaise closely with production teams to prioritise maintenance activities and ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
  • Support continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing machine efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and health and safety legislation.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards within the workshop and production areas.
  • Assist with root cause analysis following recurring equipment failures and recommend long-term solutions.
  • Participate in machinery upgrades, modifications and factory improvement projects as required.

Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience working as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer or Multi-skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Strong mechanical maintenance experience with good electrical fault-finding skills.
  • Experience maintaining industrial manufacturing machinery.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to diagnose faults quickly and carry out effective repairs.
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a maintenance team.
  • Good understanding of health and safety regulations within an industrial environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with production teams.
  • Flexible approach to working rotating shifts.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable).
  • PLC fault-finding experience.
  • Experience using CMMS maintenance systems.
  • Forklift licence (desirable).

Working Hours

This role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 2.00pm
  • Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2.00pm to 10.00pm

The shift pattern alternates weekly.

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate or salary depending on experience.
  • Overtime opportunities available.
  • Holiday entitlement.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
  • Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Company workwear and PPE provided.


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£32,000.00 - £34,000.00
Per annum
GBP32000 - GBP34000 per annum

Milton Keynes

Permanent

Added 04/08/2026
Reference: 4634734737_1785823707

Maintenance Technician

Milton Keynes
Permanent

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