Maintenance Technician / EngineerLocation: West MidlandsType: Permanent, Full-Time (3 Shift Rotation)Salary: Competitive (DOE)A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Maintenance Technician / Engineer to join their established engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to support both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring production equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably across a busy 3-shift operation. The role will play a key part in improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Responsibilities - Maintenance Technician / EngineerCarry out planned preventative maintenance to ensure production machinery and site equipment remain in safe, reliable working conditionContribute to the development of maintenance schedules and continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performanceRespond to breakdowns quickly and safely, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtimeEnsure all equipment is left in a safe state, cordoning off incomplete work areas and following strict safe systems of workMaintain accurate shift logs, complete maintenance documentation, and communicate clearly during shift handoversSupport the emergency response team, acting promptly and safely during environmental or equipment-related incidentsMaintain maintenance stores, ensure parts availability, and help drive improvements in spare parts controlWork collaboratively across engineering, production, and site teams, promoting strong housekeeping and 5S standardsLog all work completed on the maintenance computer system, completing PPM records and addressing any follow-up actions Requirements - Maintenance Technician / EngineerQualified in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualificationExperience working with plastic injection moulding machinery and associated equipmentStrong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systemsMinimum 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualificationExcellent fault-finding abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving engineering problemsAbility to work independently or as part of a team within a fast-paced production environment Behavioural CompetenciesAbility to work safely and under pressure within a high-volume manufacturing environmentStrong communication skills with an approachable and supportive mannerHigh attention to detail and accuracy in record keepingProactive, hands-on attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement Benefits - Maintenance Technician / EngineerCompetitive salary and shift patternOpportunity to work in a technically diverse and challenging environmentOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSupportive team environment with strong focus on safety and continuous improvement For further details, please contact Kieren Provis on 01453 829776, or email
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