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Maintenance Technician

Coventry
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician ( 6 to 12 month contract )
Location: Coventry (CV4 area)
Hours: 3-Shift Rotation

  • Working across early, late, and night shifts as required
    Salary: Circa ?41000

    Overview:
    We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and optimisation of production equipment within a busy manufacturing environment. This multi-skilled role-covering both mechanical and electrical disciplines-plays a key part in ensuring machinery runs efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime.

    Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of production machinery and equipment.
  • Complete daily and weekly routine maintenance tasks to maintain operational reliability.
  • Minimise downtime and maximise machine capability through effective fault-finding and corrective action.
  • Support the identification and procurement of machine spares and consumables.
  • Accompany and assist external service engineers, contractors, and vendors when required.
  • Ensure clear and efficient shift handovers, maintaining safe and optimal machine conditions.
  • Work within Health & Safety policies and follow site procedures at all times.
  • Perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks within a production environment.

    Qualifications & Experience:
  • Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering.
  • NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with ABB robots and Siemens software (advantageous).
  • 18th Edition Electrical Installation qualification (desirable).
  • Strong experience working in a maintenance role within manufacturing or production settings.

    Skills & Personal Attributes:
  • Effective team player with strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach to improvement.

    If you are a dedicated and multi-skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable manufacturing environment, we welcome your application.

    #MANMP25

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