Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate: £26.59 per hour, with a 33% uplift on night shifts

12 Month Contract

Shift Patterns:

• 6 weeks Mon-Thurs 7:00-17:15
• 6 weeks Mon-Thurs 20:45-7:00 (Night shift with 33% pay uplift)
• 6 weeks Tue-Fri 7:00-17:15
• 6 weeks Mon-Thurs 20:45-7:00 (Night shift with 33% pay uplift)

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a key member of the maintenance team, responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to a high standard. This includes ensuring compliance with all electrical and mechanical regulations, and meeting the requirements of the manufacturing areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform corrective electrical (or minor mechanical) repairs on plant and equipment, restoring them to optimal operational condition.
• Prioritize safety during maintenance, ensuring the well-being of operators, maintenance personnel, and third parties.
• Implement planned corrective maintenance during scheduled shutdowns and carry out preventive maintenance using diagnostic and predictive techniques.
• Provide installation and refurbishment services for plant equipment and buildings to continuously improve company assets.
• Monitor and record the condition of plant and machinery, ensuring legislative compliance.
• Support production operations by training staff in first-line maintenance procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement by reducing downtime through refining preventive maintenance schedules and performance monitoring.
• Train and advise other team members, and attend training courses as needed.
• Comply with Health, Safety, Environmental policies, and Quality procedures.
• Work independently or within a team, and liaise with subcontractors for maintenance purposes.
• Carry out special duties as assigned.

Skills / Technical Requirements:

• Essential:
• Knowledge and experience with CMMS systems
• Installation and maintenance of electrical systems
• Maintenance of plant equipment including CNC machines (Mazak, Mori Seiki) and Fanuc/Siemens controls
• Engineering/Maintenance Apprenticeship
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
• Ability to work under pressure and in hazardous areas (basements, service ducts, roofs, etc.)
• Availability to cover day and night shift patterns
• Desirable:
• BS7671, 18th edition qualification
• Knowledge of IEE wiring regulations, electrical diagrams, ladder diagrams
• Experience with industrial boilers (BG01) and induction furnaces
• PC skills and working knowledge of statutory regulations (electrical, pressure systems, Health & Safety)

If you are a qualified Maintenance Technician with experience in maintaining plant equipment, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance, apply today to join a dynamic team in Coventry!

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