Manufacturing Technician Permanent Contract | 39 Hours per Week | 2-Shift Rotation (AM/PM) Monday to Friday | Up to £47K DOE Are you a skilled Manufacturing Technician? Ready to play a critical role in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve plant machinery and equipment. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on assembly line performance and maintenance procedures with your expertise in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain plant and machinery through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), addressing electrical and mechanical issues. * Troubleshoot and repair machinery to reduce downtime and maintain operational efficiency. * Proactively schedule maintenance tasks, focusing on line performance and minimising disruptions. * Work under pressure, managing urgent repairs and routine maintenance effectively. * Apply lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, AM & PM. * Ensure effective communication with the team to stay aligned on tasks. What We’re Looking For: * Level 3 Engineering or Maintenance qualification. * Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and experience in a fast-paced environment. * Proven experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. * Ability to respond to urgent issues while executing preventative maintenance and future improvements. * A proactive attitude with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement. * Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, TPM). * Computer literate with experience in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Desirable Qualifications & Experience: * General Maintenance Apprenticeship (Essential). * Experience in the automotive industry (Desirable). * CAD experience (Desirable). * IPAF Certification (Desirable). * Welding skills (Arc/MIG) (Desirable). * Ability to read engineering drawings (Essential). * Experience with programming and PLC systems (Desirable). * 17th Edition electrical qualification (Desirable). Interested? Apply now