Maintenance Technician Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (commutable from Milton Keynes, Dunstable, Luton, Aylesbury, and surrounding areas) Package: Basic salary up to £35,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 16:00pm (day-based, full-time) Sector: Foam products and packaging manufacturing Protecting what matters, together At Macfarlane Packaging, we protect what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. With over 75 years of heritage, we combine long-term stability with a forward-thinking, continuous improvement culture. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative business where technical expertise is valued, development is encouraged, and everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. About our business Polyformes, part of Macfarlane Group, has been established for over 40 years and is recognised as Europe's largest polyethylene foam converter. Based at our Leighton Buzzard manufacturing site, we support a wide range of customers with specialist foam and protective packaging solutions. Maintenance Technician Role We are looking to recruit a practical, reliable and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our Leighton Buzzard manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in maintaining site machinery, reducing downtime and supporting production performance. The role would suit someone with previous maintenance or engineering experience, or a strong practical background with the desire to develop further in a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance to support equipment reliability and uptime. Respond to breakdowns, assisting with fault finding and repair activities. Support maintenance and repair of mechanical and basic electrical systems including motors, drives, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics. Assist with installation, modification and improvement of machinery and site facilities. Complete routine inspections in line with health and safety procedures. Accurately record maintenance activities and update logs and reports. Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and improve efficiency. Provide flexibility to support site operational requirements. What you will bring Essential Previous experience in a maintenance, engineering or hands-on technical role or strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn. Basic mechanical or electrical understanding. Ability to fault-find and safely use hand tools. Proactive approach with good problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices. IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for reporting. Team-focused with clear communication skills. Full UK driving licence and ability to commute daily to Leighton Buzzard. Desirable (training can be provided) Mechanical or electrical qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3). Experience working with motors, bearings, gearboxes or control systems. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. Experience maintaining machinery within a manufacturing or production environment. Familiarity with CMMS or digital maintenance systems. Interest in progressing towards electrical qualifications (17th/18th Edition). What we offer Competitive salary and company benefits package. Structured training and development opportunities. Supportive team environment with long-term career potential. Free on-site parking. How to apply Please click apply' and upload your up-to-date CV. We are aiming to arrange local interviews promptly. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. No recruitment agencies please