Maintenance Technician

Probe UK
Walsall, West Midlands (County)
9 months ago
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Maintenance Technician – NIGHT SHIFT
Location: Walsall / Wolverhampton Area
Salary: Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Shift Pattern: Permanent Nights
Join a Respected Engineering Business with a Proven Track Record
A rare opportuniy has opened up due to the upcoming retirement of a valued team member, we are looking for a skilled Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (ideally with an electrical bias) to stregnthn our night shift engineering team.
With a reputation for innovation, longterm job security and exceptional staff retention, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking manufacturer that values your skills and rewards your commitment.
Why Join Us?
We reward experience, skill and commitment with one of the best maintenance packages in the region:

  • £48,000 Base Salary
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Above Average Company Pension Scheme
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Company Funded Healthcare
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Work with high-tech, fast paced manufacturing equipment
  • Strong job security in a thriving industrial sector
    Your Role as a Maintenance Technician
    You’ll be responsible for:
  • Conducting planned and reactive maintenance
  • Fault finding and repairs on plant and production equipment
  • Supporting ongoing plant improvement initiatives
  • Working with a variety of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Supporting Plc controls & Robot cells
    What We’re Looking For
  • Multi-skilled (electrical bias preferred)
  • Experience within a fast paced production, process or manufacturing environment
  • Apprentice trained (ideally) but must have City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications
  • Confident with fault finding on Plc controlled machinery
    Easily Commutable From:
    Walsall | Aldridge | Bloxwich | Wednesbury | Willenhall | Wolverhampton
    Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
    Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
    If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
    Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.
    Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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