Maintenance Technician
Salary: £36,748 – £37,268 + overtime & benefits | Hours: Mon–Fri 1pm–9pm (plus 1 in 2 Sundays on call)
Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a stable, structured role with a strong focus on planned maintenance? Join a well-established operation where you'll work on bespoke machinery and automated systems, with great training and development support.
The Role:
Reporting to the Systems Manager and Depot Manager, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of automated machinery, including conveyors, auto-picking equipment, labelling/lidding machines, and facility systems. The focus is 80% PPM and 20% reactive, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain automated picking and distribution machinery via planned schedules
* Respond to faults and carry out timely diagnostics and repairs
* Perform visual and functional inspections
* Prepare machinery for operation (pack changes, setup)
* Manage contractors and coordinate incoming spare parts
* Complete shift handovers and maintain accurate maintenance records
* Support and coach junior team members
* Work at height and follow all safety procedures
Examples of Faults:
* Mechanical: Bearings, motors, belts, sensors, and split belts
* Electrical: Motor and circuit breaker faults, basic fault finding (3-phase 400V/240V)
Shift Details:
* Monday to Friday: 1pm–9pm
* 1 in 2 Sundays on call (8am–1pm)
* Flexibility to cover occasional early shift (7am–3pm) for holiday cover
* On-call payment + callout pay if site attendance is required
On-Call Pay Summary:
* Weekday standby: £2/hour (4 hours/day)
* Sunday standby: £4/hour (5 hours)
* Site call-out: £50 per visit
What You'll Need:
* Multiskilled background (mechanical bias preferred with electrical fault-finding ability)
* Relevant engineering qualification (certificates must be provided)
* Comfortable with both PPM and breakdown response
* Experience with conveyors or automated systems beneficial
* Open to candidates from manufacturing, forces, or distribution backgrounds
* Confident communicator with a proactive, team-focused attitude
What's on Offer:
* Full induction & accredited training programmes
* Career progression opportunities
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
* Free onsite parking
* High street discounts & employee wellbeing programme
* Contributory pension scheme
Interview Process:
* Stage 1: MS Teams interview (technical questions around motors, 3-phase systems, etc.)
* Stage 2: On-site tour and interview (bring ID and qualifications)
This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive and structured environment, working on interesting and bespoke systems that keep a vital operation running smoothly.
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