Maintenance Technician
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in equipment maintenance and a proactive approach to reliability, safety standards, GMP, and work etiquette.
Job Description:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for providing effective and efficient service in carrying out maintenance duties on mechanical, electrical, PLC, and instrumentation systems. This will include troubleshooting and repairing plant and equipment, carrying out diagnostics and basic programming on equipment, and supporting facilities equipment such as HVAC, compressed air, and refrigeration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing reactive and planned maintenance across the site.
* Troubleshooting and repairing plant and equipment.
* Carrying out diagnostics and basic programming on equipment.
* Troubleshooting PLC's (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Schneider).
* Supporting facilities equipment such as HVAC, compressed air, and refrigeration.
* Executing preventive maintenance and supporting continuous improvement.
* Monitoring equipment performance and recommending improvements.
Detailed Duties:
* Workshop practices – grinding, drilling etc.
* Pipework – working on flanged, screwed, and welded pipe systems.
* Pumps and motors – seal changes, general repairs.
* Electrical/Automation work – troubleshooting, installation, and earth checks etc.
* Instrumentation – calibration.
* Documentation – all maintenance carried out to be recorded accurately.
In addition, Maintenance Technicians will assist in emergency response operations such as:
* Fire fighting
* Search and Rescue
* Spillage control
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A relevant trade qualification (Electrician, Fitter, or Engineering Degree).
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance technician role in a Manufacturing Environment - preferably Food/Pharmaceutical industry.
* Experience in motor control systems, pneumatics, temperature control, and safety systems.
* Be proficient in computer-based systems e-mail/word/excel etc.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality and Health, Environment and Safety.
* Work well in a team environment while at the same time having the ability to work on one's own initiative.
* Good organisational and communication skills.
Benefits:
* Experience in carrying out calibrations.
* Experience working within an ATEX environment.
* Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
You should have excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and be able to work well in a team environment while also being able to work independently.