We're hiring a Maintenance Technician to diagnose faults and carry out routine servicing, repair, maintenance, testing and occasional installation of complex plant and machinery. It's a hands-on mechanical role in a safety-critical, chemically hazardous environment where Permit to Work and strict site safety systems are central to how you operate.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, process-led manufacturing site with complex engineering plant and a strong focus on safe, compliant operations. They invest in preventative maintenance, robust standards, and practical training to keep equipment reliable and people safe.

Description

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete corrective repairs on complex plant, machinery and associated components
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine servicing to schedule
• Assemble, position, install, disassemble, remove/replace and reinstate mechanical equipment and systems
• Test equipment, identify defects/anomalies, and take appropriate action to resolve issues
• Work safely and compliantly within legislative, regulatory, local procedures and site safe systems
• Operate effectively within a formal Permit to Work (PTW) system and follow reporting lines/procedures
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards and OEM manuals
• Select and use tools/equipment correctly, following approved methods, quality controls and safety procedures
• Maintain care, security and accountability for tools and equipment
• Capture and handle digital information (CMMS / tablets / reporting tools) to support maintenance activities and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Ensure work areas are prepared and reinstated correctly, understanding the consequences of poor housekeeping or incorrect reinstatement

Profile

The successful candidate

• Time-served or qualified in a relevant mechanical discipline via ECITB (or equivalent) apprenticeship, or HNC/D with strong hands-on experience
• Awareness of CompEx working practices (particularly relevant in hazardous environments)
• Confident working within Permit to Work (PTW) and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
• Strong fault-finding and practical mechanical maintenance capability on complex plant/machinery
• Able to interpret drawings, manuals, specifications and follow planned work instructions
• Comfortable using digital systems for maintenance records, reporting and communication
• Safety-first mindset with a disciplined approach to procedures and quality standards
• Food industry experience/understanding is beneficial (not essential)

Job Offer

What's on offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000
• A stable, long-term opportunity within an established engineering team supporting complex plant
• Structured approach to safety and compliance, with clear systems and standards in place
• Ongoing development and exposure to high-integrity maintenance practices (PTW/SMS environment)