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 Technician
 
Bilston, West Midlands
 
£14.40 per hour benefits
 
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