Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled)
Location: Swindon
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 (DOE) + 40% Shift Allowance- equates to a salary of approx. £53,200
Shift Pattern: Continental (4 on / 4 off – rotating days & nights)

We are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organisation seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their high-performing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment supporting a specialist materials manufacturing facility. The business operates internationally and supplies products into critical industrial markets, offering long-term stability and genuine career development.

The Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment, responding quickly to breakdowns, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
The facility operates 24/7, and this role follows a continental shift pattern:

• 8:00am – 8:00pm (4 days on)
• 4 days off
• 8:00pm – 8:00am (4 nights on)
• 4 days off
  (Repeating rotation)

You will work on a wide range of production and process equipment, contributing to overall equipment effectiveness and minimising downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns and perform effective electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce downtime
• Maintain high equipment and safety standards in line with EH&S policies
• Accurately log maintenance activities within the CMMS system
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions
• Liaise effectively with production teams, engineering colleagues, and external suppliers
• Identify and request spare parts as required
• Support and mentor apprentices where necessary

About You

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on engineer with strong diagnostic skills and a flexible approach.

Essential:

• Completed apprenticeship (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven multi-skilled maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
• Ability to work across various machines and disciplines

Desirable:

• 18th Edition qualification
• Experience with DC drives and motors
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs
• Tool room equipment experience (lathe, milling machine, pillar drills, etc.)

What’s on Offer

• 40% shift allowance
• Shift pattern offering regular extended breaks
• Opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturer
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment with strong engineering standards

If you are a motivated Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today in confidence via our agency for further details.


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