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Maintenance Technician

Pertemps Crewe
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5PR, England

Salary

£47,418 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Maintenance Technician position is located in Radway Green, Crewe, Cheshire, offering a base salary of £37,935, which can increase to £47,418 per annum with a 25% uplift for a 3-shift system.
  • Candidates are required to have completed a time-served apprenticeship and possess experience in a mechanical engineering field, particularly with high-volume output machines.
  • The role involves operating, setting, and maintaining production machinery, with a focus on safety, quality, and performance initiatives.
  • Additional desirable skills include experience with power presses, a forklift truck license, and basic IT knowledge.
  • This permanent role offers benefits such as 33 days of holiday, a generous pension contribution, and opportunities for growth within a leading defense company.
Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianLocation:
  • Radway Green, Crewe, Cheshire
Hours of Work:
  • 37 hours per week, across 5 days (usually with an early finish on Friday)
Salary:
  • Base salary of £37,935, with an additional 25% uplift for working the 3-shift system, bringing your total to £47,418 per annum
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to supporting the Armed Forces with cutting-edge munitions capabilities? Join our client, a global leader in defence, aerospace, and security, and be part of a team that designs, manufactures, and maintains vital equipment for the defence sector.With major operations in Cheshire, Monmouthshire, Shropshire, and Tyne and Wear, our client’s Land UK division is seeking passionate, skilled individuals who provide the best possible support to the troops. In return, they offer a role that you can be proud of, with opportunities for growth and development within the UK's top defence company.Role Overview: Maintenance TechnicianYou will play a key role in ensuring the continued operation of high-volume production machinery. Your main responsibilities will include:
  • Always adhering to company safety guidelines
  • Operating, setting, and maintaining production machines that produce high-quality components (80% operating/production, 20% maintenance)
  • Ensuring production quality by using statistical process control, following standard operating procedures, and carrying out risk assessments
  • Achieving production targets efficiently and maintaining machine performance
  • Carrying out preventative maintenance in line with schedules
  • Responding quickly to mechanical breakdowns and ensuring swift resolution
  • Using the Smart Factory data collection system to track machine performance and overall equipment effectiveness
  • Contributing to safety, quality, and performance initiatives across the company
Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Completed a time-served apprenticeship (HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent)
  • Experience in a mechanical engineering field
  • Experience working with high-volume output machines
Desirable Skills & Experience:
  • Experience operating and/or maintaining power presses or automated assembly equipment
  • An up-to-date power press safety qualification
  • Basic knowledge of statistical process control
  • Forklift truck licence or mobile equipment platform licence
  • Basic understanding of IT systems
  • Willingness to work overtime when required
Hours of Work as a Maintenance Technician:
  • Day shift: 6am - 2pm Monday to Thursday, 6am - 11am Friday
  • Noon shift: 2pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday, 11am - 4pm Friday
  • Night shift: 10pm - 6am Monday to Thursday, 4pm - 9pm Friday
  • Voluntary overtime is available and paid at a premium rate.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
  • Company sick pay
  • Free shares incentive scheme
  • Up to 14% company pension contribution (combined employee and employer)
  • Permanent role
  • Employee assistance program, including private medical insurance
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Onsite parking
We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician who can work independently with minimal supervision but also enjoys collaborating as part of a team.Due to the nature of the role, a comprehensive security clearance will be required before starting.This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected companies in the world. Apply today for the Maintenance Technician and take the next step in your career!

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