Maintenance Technician Location: Middlewich
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Days Only
The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join a highly automated distribution and logistics operation in Middlewich. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and availability of automated equipment and systems critical to site operations.
This is an ideal position for an engineer looking to join a modern facility offering excellent long-term career prospects, ongoing training, and a strong benefits package.
Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across automated equipment and systems.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.
Ensure all installations and equipment are maintained to the highest standard.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver maintenance and improvement activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
Adhere to all health, safety, and quality procedures.
Candidate Requirements City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline.
Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role.
Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience working with maintenance planning and preventative maintenance programmes.
Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
Desirable Experience Experience working within FMCG, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or highly automated environments.
Exposure to automated material handling systems, conveyors, or logistics automation.
Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or training colleagues.
Benefits Competitive salary of £45,000.
Monday to Friday days-based working pattern.
Performance-related bonus opportunities.
Private medical cover.
Health and wellbeing programme, including access to GP services.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Genuine career progression within a growing and innovative engineering business.
Modern working environment with advanced automated technology.
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check due to the nature of the site and role.
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