Job summary
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technicians required near Kidderminster
Key skills required for this role
maintenance technician, maintenance engineer, maintenance, PPM, TPM, mechanical, electrical
Important
FMCG experience
Job description
Main Purpose of Role
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is currently seeking Maintenance Technicians to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful running of the shift by maintaining and repairing machinery. This is a permanent position within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Open communication with Shift and Section Leaders to meet shift requirements
2. Effectively communicate progress to Shift Supervisors and Team Leaders
3. Attend stand up meetings to report on progress and changes
4. Support other team members and promote teamwork
5. Assess machine condition and identify potential problems
6. Maintain good housekeeping and workshop standards
7. Stay updated with current regulations and adhere to safety procedures
8. Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs
9. Maintain and repair lens coating and processing machinery
10. Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks
11. Read and interpret circuit diagrams for electrical and pneumatic systems
12. Diagnose and repair faults on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Skills and Experience
A qualified person will demonstrate:
Essential Skills
13. Time served Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
14. Good understanding of single and three-phase power supplies, machines, and systems
15. Knowledge of AC/DC drives and conveyor systems
16. Familiarity with PLC and control gear systems
17. Experience of maintaining equipment in a process manufacturing facility
18. Competence in reading circuit diagrams
19. Good working knowledge of pneumatic systems and basic hydraulics
20. Computer literate
21. Understanding of health and safety regulations relating to maintenance/engineering
22. Ability to work independently and report effectively
23. Effective problem-solving skills
24. Logical and systematic approach to prioritizing workload
Desirable Qualifications
25. IEE 18th Edition Regulations
26. City and Guilds Electrical Testing and Inspection
27. Level 3 BTEC Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering
28. City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering
29. City and Guilds Electrical Engineering
30. City and Guilds Electrical Installation
31. HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
Weekend Role Hours and Salary
Working hours consist of 12-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, supplemented by 2 x 8-hour shifts during weekdays. These hours are worked at any of the 3 Kidderminster sites. The salary for this position is £42,065 per annum, plus a shift allowance of £3,054, resulting in a total of £45,119 per annum. Please note that as a Maintenance Technician, you will be on a 38-hour contract despite working 40 hours.
Benefits
32. Free eye tests and eyewear vouchers
33. Specsavers perks with various retailers
34. Workplace pension scheme
35. Company hero scheme with holiday rewards
36. Volunteering days in the local community
37. Option to purchase additional holidays
38. Death in service benefit payment
39. Access to critical illness cover
40. WeCare support for medical, legal, and mental health issues
41. Share
manages this role
Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 35 years’ experience