Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician looking for an exciting opportunity in the food production industry? Join our client, a leading food production manufacturer, as a Maintenance Technician in Newport, Shropshire!
Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: Newport, Shropshire
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Shifts: 4 on 4 off - 2 days and 2 nights
What You'll Do:
Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on the production line.
Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Work closely with other maintenance team members and production staff to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Keep accurate records of maintenance tasks and repairs.
Main Purpose of the Job:
• To observe, recognise and report on machinery or component defects or symptoms of
impending failure and provide CMMS data.
• Carry out Planned and Preventative maintenance to agreed schedules.
• To diagnose faults and to test, repair and maintain Mechanical / Electrical equipment
• Carry out autonomous breakdown tasks and preventative maintenance tasks competently and
correctly, recording work carried out in appropriate documentation / data base (CMMS).
• To interpret and implement technical service instruction data relating to machinery and
equipment.
• Previous experience of working with CMMS systems
• To ensure effective handover of information across shift.
• Contact OEM's and other suppliers for technical support as and when required and expedite
parts when not available on site.
• Lead shift based problem solving where corrective actions aren't clear
• Working as ONE TEAM.
• Identify and implement Improvements.
• Identify life cycle issues and raise these with possible recommendations.
• Use and support simple 5WHY OE techniques / RCA techniques through to 100 year fix.
• Use and support departmental 5s programmes for workshops and stores.
• To use CMMS historical data for improvement initiatives.
• Use the CMMS stores system to accurately record parts taken out.
• Complete all records and paperwork for specific work legibly and accurately (e.g. PPM’s,
Quality records, maintenance schedules and return to work forms).
What We Offer:
Competitive salary within the range of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.
Opportunities for growth and career development.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Chance to work with a leading manufacturer in the food production industry.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and join a team that's dedicated to excellence in food production. Your skills and expertise can make a real difference in our client's operations!
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Skills Required
Maintenance tech
Maintenance technician
Engineer
Engineering