Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled)
Location: Swindon
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 (DOE) + 40% Shift Allowance- equates to a salary of approx. £53,200
Shift Pattern: Continental (4 on / 4 off – rotating days & nights)
We are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organisation seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their high-performing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment supporting a specialist materials manufacturing facility. The business operates internationally and supplies products into critical industrial markets, offering long-term stability and genuine career development.
The Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment, responding quickly to breakdowns, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
The facility operates 24/7, and this role follows a continental shift pattern:
8:00am – 8:00pm (4 days on)
4 days off
8:00pm – 8:00am (4 nights on)
4 days off
(Repeating rotation)You will work on a wide range of production and process equipment, contributing to overall equipment effectiveness and minimising downtime.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities
Respond rapidly to breakdowns and perform effective electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce downtime
Maintain high equipment and safety standards in line with EH&S policies
Accurately log maintenance activities within the CMMS system
Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions
Liaise effectively with production teams, engineering colleagues, and external suppliers
Identify and request spare parts as required
Support and mentor apprentices where necessaryAbout You
We are looking for a proactive, hands-on engineer with strong diagnostic skills and a flexible approach.
Essential:
Completed apprenticeship (or equivalent practical experience)
Proven multi-skilled maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
Ability to work across various machines and disciplinesDesirable:
18th Edition qualification
Experience with DC drives and motors
Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs
Tool room equipment experience (lathe, milling machine, pillar drills, etc.)What’s on Offer
40% shift allowance
Shift pattern offering regular extended breaks
Opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturer
Ongoing training and development
Supportive team environment with strong engineering standardsIf you are a motivated Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today in confidence via our agency for further details.
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