Maintenance Technician

HR GO Driving; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Hours: Morning and afternoons Monday - Friday

Summary

Carry out routine and preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair plant faults, and support continuous improvement of equipment reliability, safety and efficiency in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all site equipment and systems.
• Diagnose plant and machinery breakdowns and carry out effective repairs.
• Support and use the CMMS/engineering software to log work, plan maintenance and produce basic reports.
• Help manage engineering spare parts, including requisition, receipt, storage and stock checks.
• Ensure engineering and electrical drawings are maintained and used correctly.
• Inspect completed maintenance and installation work to ensure it meets required standards.
• Support improvement projects to enhance equipment performance, safety and efficiency.
• Liaise with other engineering teams and external contractors as required.
• Follow and support site procedures for health & safety, quality, environment and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in planned and preventative maintenance.
• Practical electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic systems (valves, cylinders) and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering drawings.
• Experience using a CMMS or similar maintenance software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with colleagues and contractors.
• Experience of basic project planning or small engineering projects.

Certifications & Training

• HNC, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering.
• Relevant health & safety training (as required for role and site).