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Maintenance Technician – Gainsborough
Location: Gainsborough
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 4-on, 4-off (2 days, 2 nights – 6am to 6pm)
A leading international manufacturer within the food industry is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join its Engineering Team at a major production site in Gainsborough. This facility specialises in the production of food crumbing and coating products and plays a crucial role in supplying a wide range of food and beverage solutions worldwide.
The Role:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for conducting preventative and reactive maintenance across the facility to ensure optimum equipment uptime and efficiency. You'll work as part of a proactive engineering team and play a vital role in minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled PPMs and reactive maintenance to ensure consistent production.
Comply with all health & safety regulations and company policies.
Complete and document risk assessments with appropriate control measures.
Lock off or repair any unsafe machinery immediately and notify relevant personnel.
Carry out fault finding and breakdown resolution, working closely with production teams to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
Record all work completed, parts used, and observations accurately in the engineering log and computer systems.
Participate in project and improvement works to enhance equipment performance and plant reliability.
Complete and return PM sheets with recommendations for ongoing improvements.
Communicate professionally with all internal and external stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements:
We are looking for individuals with the right qualifications and hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment:
HNC, City & Guilds, or time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting – food industry experience is a strong advantage.
Electrically biased or multi-skilled (with mechanical capability).
Good knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable.
Strong problem-solving skills with a flexible, can-do attitude.
Experience using SAP or other CMMS systems is highly desirable.
Salary & Benefits:
Base Salary: £36,000
Shift Allowance: £11,945
Total Earnings: £47,945
Matched pension up to 10%
Life assurance – 6x annual salary
25 days annual leave (in addition to shift pattern)
Paid shutdown over Christmas (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day)
Overtime available (paid at 1.35x standard rate)
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation with a global footprint and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. You'll be part of a diverse team where your skills are valued and where continuous improvement is part of the culture
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