Job Description:
Based within a global manufacturing company, this skilled technical maintenance role will offer the opportunity to work on production machinery within a fast moving, highly automated environment. This position is purely “hands-on” and you will work on a wide range of bespoke equipment, including mechanical, electro-pneumatics and electrical control systems.
Reporting to the shift supervisor / department manager, you will attend, assess and repair mechanical, pneumatic or electrical breakdowns and find suitable fixes to reduce downtime.
Duties will include:
- Working on shift with a small team of production operatives and shift supervisor.
- Provide technical support to ensure production targets are delivered and quality standards are maintained.
- On occasions you will lead the shift and provide production cover at break times.
- To liaise with the other departments and effectively communicate any current or potential issues that may impact equipment downtime or quality concerns.
- Ensure all aspects of health & safety are implemented in accordance with company guidelines.
- Use your developed knowledge, fault finding and engineering skills to reduce downtime and repair production equipment in a busy fast moving environment.
- The ability to work under pressure.
Essential criteria:
- Have a recognised 3rd level qualification in an engineering discipline.
- Able to work a continental shift pattern.
- Have transferable skills from a previous multi-skilled maintenance role.
- Experience of fault diagnosis on mechanical / pneumatic systems and repair.
- Good bench fitting skills.
- Be self-motivated with a positive mindset and demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast moving environment.
- Possess a competency with general computer applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria:
- Minimum 5 years technical experience in a high-speed production environment.
- Machining skills (milling, turning, welding etc.)
- Experience of equipment installation
Skills:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/09/2025
Reference ID: MS/09/25
