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Maintenance Technician
Monday - Friday (days)
£40,000 (+ benefits)
Location: Portishead
Easily Commutable from: Bristol/ Nailsea/ Clevedon/ Yatton/ Cheddar/ Weston Super Mare/ Burnham-on-Sea
Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for a hands-on role working on exciting innovative environmental projects? Yolk Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading SME who have seen recent investments and expansion into new markets. This is an exciting time to join a company that is making a real difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a skilled team, working mainly on site within a workshop environment, however there will be some occasional travel working on customer sites across diverse production sectors.
This is what you'll be doing:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. Your role will involve a mix of physical work, problem-solving, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical environmental systems. We welcome applications from anyone with a mechanical background who is confident and experienced with electrical fault finding.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical:
- Interpret schematic drawings to diagnose mechanical issues.
- Repair and replace components in hydraulic and pneumatic systems (solenoids, valves, actuators).
- Utilise various fitting techniques to maintain system integrity.
Electrical:
- Read and interpret electrical schematics confidently.
- Use a multimeter to diagnose and repair faults.
- Safely isolate and replace faulty components and a willingness to work with 3-phase equipment and inverters/drives.
- Familiar with PLC systems (desirable although full training can be provided here)
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience in industrial or similar environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Willingness to travel.
And this is what you'll get in return:
- £40,000 starting salary
- Annual salary review.
-- Discretionary bonuses.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities in an innovative industry
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Regular company socials.
- A Monday to Friday days based role
- Overtime at enhanced rates.
You'll be joining a well-established, growing business that offers stability, career progression, and the chance to work on cutting-edge environmental projects.
Are you up to the challenge?
If you're a skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for problem-solving and innovative engineering, apply today!
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*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
