Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Location: Diss
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
About the Role
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the safe and efficient running of its production facility.
This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining machinery, equipment, infrastructure, and site facilities to minimise downtime and ensure a safe working environment. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams to support production activities, carry out preventative maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
Diagnose and undertake minor mechanical repairs.
Support general building and site maintenance activities.
Conduct Health & Safety inspections and complete corrective actions.
Maintain production environments to required cleanliness and operational standards.
Coordinate and supervise contractors when required.
Keep accurate maintenance records and reports.
Support site improvement and development projects.
Respond to emergency maintenance issues as they arise.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental procedures.
Skills & Experience Required
Practical engineering and maintenance experience.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
Good understanding of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
Ability to work independently and effectively prioritise workloads.
Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance activities.
Desirable Qualifications
The following qualifications would be advantageous:
FLT Licence
IPAF / MEWP Certification
PASMA Certification
Working at Height Training
Manual Handling Training
Abrasive Wheels Certification
First Aid Qualification
Fire Marshal / Fire Warden Training
COSHH Awareness
Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) Training
Electrical Safety Awareness Training
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary package.
Stable, long-term opportunity within a successful manufacturing environment.
Varied and hands-on role with responsibility across machinery, facilities and site maintenance.
Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
This position would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a varied role within a busy manufacturing environment