Job summary
Our client within the Aerospace sector, is currently seeking an Planned Preventative Maintenance Technician in the Gloucestershire area on a permanent basis.
Key skills required for this role
Organised, analytical, and a strong problem-solver
Important
Integrated Maintenance Processes / Calibration Compliance
Job description
Our client, operating within the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Planned Preventative Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities & Maintenance team in Gloucester. This permanent role requires no regular travel and focuses on supporting on-site manufacturing operations by investigating technical issues and implementing improvements to enhance plant and equipment (P&E) availability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investigating and resolving P&E technical issues affecting manufacturing performance
2. Researching and collecting data to support solution development in collaboration with F&M and Project teams
3. Designing, building, and testing improvements to P&E systems with a focus on increasing availability and efficiency
4. Supporting integrated maintenance processes, including Operator First Line Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Root Cause Analysis/FMEA, Predictive Maintenance, spare parts provisioning, and medium to long-term asset management
5. Acting as the site focal point for calibration compliance, liaising with internal stakeholders and external contractors
6. Administering the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Job Requirements:
7. Qualified engineer or recent Engineering Graduate
8. Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage personal workload
9. Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
10. Able to read and interpret specifications, regulatory documents, and methods of operation
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
12. High attention to detail and strong quality awareness
13. Self-motivated, with good team ethics and the ability to work independently
14. Solid IT and mathematical skills
15. A strong sense of "First Time Right" in task execution
16. Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable Skills & Experience:
17. Knowledge of machining and electroplating processes
18. Experience with CMMS systems
19. Familiarity with Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles
20. Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce processing and manufacturing time
Additional Information:
21. This role is primarily site-based with no regular travel required.
22. Candidates from an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment will be particularly well-suited.
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