Preventive Maintenance Technician
Location: Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
Monday – Friday, 7am - 4pm
£42,000 - £45,000 Dependant on Experience
At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Preventive Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team. This role is focused on maximising the uptime and performance of blow moulding machinery, associated production equipment, and automated warehouse systems through planned preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.
You will play a key role in ensuring all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with company maintenance procedures and health & safety standards.
Key Responsibilities: Preventive Maintenance Technician
* Carry out planned preventive maintenance on extrusion and stretch blow moulding machines, production machinery, conveyors, and fully automated warehouse systems.
* Execute scheduled maintenance activities including cleaning, lubrication, inspection, adjustment, and tightening of components to ensure optimal machine performance.
* Perform regular inspections of machinery, production equipment, and safety systems to identify potential faults before breakdowns occur.
* Support the reduction of downtime by identifying wear, defects, and potential failures early.
* Ensure all machinery and maintenance activities comply with company health & safety procedures and industry regulations.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, including completed work, parts used, and equipment condition.
* Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
* Undertake any additional duties reasonably required by supervision that are consistent with the purpose of the role.
Skills & Experience: Preventive Maintenance Technician
* Good understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
* Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
* Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify faults and determine effective repair methods.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces when required.
Benefits:
* Life assurance from day one
* Company Pension scheme
* Maternity and paternity pay scheme
* Christmas vouchers for you and your children
* Long service awards
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Overtime opportunities available
Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: -
* Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
* A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
* Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists
Please apply to this position for immediate review – contact Nathan Turtington – UK Internal Recruiter - for more information