Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Maintenance Technician to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the site's function is well maintained throughout this new and exciting influx of work.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a vital part in keeping production running efficiently, maintaining factory equipment and infrastructure, and driving continuous improvements across the site.

If you enjoy problem-solving, fault-finding and working across a variety of engineering disciplines, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and optimising factory machinery, equipment and site infrastructure to minimise downtime, improve reliability and support ongoing business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault-finding and repairs on machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
  • Read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics and equipment documentation.
  • Coordinate and support external service engineers, site improvements and new installations.
  • Maintain site infrastructure, including power supplies, compressed air systems, buildings and general facilities.
  • Plan, carry out and record maintenance activities, ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Manage maintenance spares and stock inventory to ensure parts are available when required.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the site.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

  • A practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • The ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
  • Good communication, organisation and planning skills.
  • A flexible approach and the ability to work across a varied range of maintenance and site-related tasks.
  • A strong commitment to safe working practices and continuous improvement.

What's On Offer?

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:

  • £35,000 annual salary
  • Company pension scheme
  • Death in Service policy
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Free uniform
  • Monday to Thursday working week

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jared Raymond on 07736 678635 or [email protected].

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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£35,000.00
Per annum
Up to GBP35000 per annum
Added 03/11/2026
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