Manufacturing Services Technician – Mechanical
Location: Derby
Employment type: Full time
Shift pattern: 3 shifts
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Services Technician – Mechanical is responsible for performing mechanical installations, repairs and maintenance on manufacturing assets and all associated production equipment.
What You Will Be Doing
* Perform routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production & experimental equipment, ensuring that all outputs are safe, available and capable for use when required.
* Utilise hand tools and test equipment to deliver customer requirements.
* Use drawings & data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards capable mechanical systems.
* Collect, organise and analyse data to support Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
* Read and interpret machinery and plant drawings, mechanical schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable customer requirements to be met.
* Identify and recommend improvements to mechanical procedures and research and implement improvements.
* Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the maintenance strategy.
* Coordinate workload and mechanical activities with customers, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, Design Engineers, Maintenance Team members and Production Operators.
* Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and restore equipment performance to standard.
* Work alongside/support equipment OEM and Design engineers.
* Consistently support asset maintenance activities to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high‑performance standard.
* Utilise problem solving skills and ability to make sound recommendations based on judgement, training and previous experience.
Position Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant Mechanical apprenticeship.
* Machine Tool experience preferred.
Preferred Requirements
* Basic IT literacy.
* Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations.
* Able to work to engineering drawing.
* Good understanding of Mechanical Installations and maintenance operations.
Regional Benefits
* Work in a safety‑first environment.
* Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
* Develop your career as a mid‑career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
* Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
* Collaborate and build relationships in a team‑focused environment while also working independently.
* Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
* Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.
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