Maintenance Technician
Sheffield
Up to £22.42/hr + 17% Shift Premium (3 Shifts, 37.5 hrs/week)
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Sheffield. Working across 3 shifts, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of production machinery in a busy forging environment.
The Role
* Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
* Diagnose faults, replace/repair parts, and make necessary adjustments to minimise downtime
* Support equipment installations and basic facility repairs (electrical, water, air)
* Use hand and power tools, meters, and lifting equipment safely and effectively
* Work proactively to identify improvements and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
About You
* Time-served/apprentice-trained Maintenance Technician (electrical or mechanical bias)
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment (forging experience ideal)
* Fabrication experience is preferable.
* Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fault finding on control systems
* Able to read and interpret technical drawings
* Adaptable, hands-on, and systematic in approach to problem solving
What’s on Offer
* Rate: Up to £22.42 per hour (plus 17% shift premium)
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week – 3-shift rotation