Job Description
Maintenance Technician sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad.This is a permanent, full-time position working weekends (Friday to Monday) on a 4 on, 3 off basis, hours of work 5am to 5pm.The Role:As Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
* Delivering mechanical planned and reactive maintenance.
* Supporting the repairing and usage of machines.
* Maintenance of machinery and production equipment.
* Fault finding and continuous improvement projects.
* Resolving plant issues and breakdowns to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.
* A logical approach to problem solving, fast paced decision-making.
* To be on call to support and eliminate equipment faults and machine down time and to carry out improvements to equipment, working alongside Production and Technical functions to maintain quality, hygiene, Health & Safety and productivity standards
The successful Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:
* Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or a similar technical role
* Mechanical experience working in the food or FMCG industry
* Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems (specific expertise depending on industry)
* Relevant technical qualifications or certifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC) are desirable
* Mechanical aptitude with ability to fault find mechanical issues
* Air and pneumatics trained.
* An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSSH
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure
* Good organisational skills with attention to detail
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Self-motivated, work with own initiative, hardworking, and organised
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, multi-tasking
* Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
This position is ideal for a motivated individual seeking to develop their technical expertise within a dynamic environment. Applicants should demonstrate a proactive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.Benefits:
* £14.40 per hour
* Hours of work: Friday to Monday 5am – 5pm
* Rewards scheme
* Employee discount
* Onsite parking
* Safe working environment
* Employee progression opportunities
* Referral programme
* Company pension
Maintenance TechnicianBilston, West Midlands£14.40 per hour + benefitsMaintenance Engineer | Mechanical Technician | Electrical Technician | Plant Maintenance | Multi-Skilled | Multiskilled | Mechanical Engineer | Electrical Engineer | Industrial Engineer | Plant Engineer | Plant Technician | Service Engineer