Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing - EN3
Location: Enfield (with occasional travel to other sites)
Shifts: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5:30pm
Pay: £17 an hour
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Overview
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to support the smooth and continuous operation of our production sites.
This role is key in ensuring all machinery, equipment, and facilities are maintained to a high standard, minimising downtime and supporting the production of high-quality products in a safe and efficient environment.
This position would suit a well-rounded technician with experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general building maintenance, who is also keen to develop their skills further.
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Key Responsibilities
* Carry out routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment, including ovens, trollies, conveyor systems, and packaging machinery
* Diagnose and resolve equipment faults quickly to minimise downtime and disruption
* Complete scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity of machinery
* Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety regulations and company standards
* Work closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities effectively
* Manage and monitor spare parts inventory, ensuring critical items are available when needed
* Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and safety
* Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues when required
* Provide general electrical and mechanical support and advice across the site
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Skills & Experience
* Minimum City & Guilds (C&G) qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
* Proven experience working in a maintenance environment, ideally within manufacturing
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across a range of machinery
* Apprenticeship training (desirable)
* Proactive and flexible approach with a willingness to learn and develop
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to use a range of tools and complete required documentation accurately
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Working Conditions
* Primarily based at the Enfield site, with occasional travel to other locations
* Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and overtime when required
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
* Full PPE provided
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Physical Requirements
* Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
* Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, and both indoors and outdoors
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Additional Benefits (via The Best Connection)
* Weekly pay
* 28 days holiday (pro rata)
* NEST pension scheme
* 24/7 mobile support
* Access to a new mobile app with additional services
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.