Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine inspections, preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on a variety of plant equipment, including machinery, HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing and structural components. The role requires working from schematics, using test instruments and following safe systems of work to minimise production disruption.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring of plant and equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance according to planned schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete job reports.
• Assist with plant installation, commissioning and minor project works.
• Test and calibrate instruments and control systems as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and safe systems of work.
• Liaise with production teams to plan maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Manage spare parts inventory and raise purchase requests.
• Supervise external contractors to ensure work meets company standards.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance technician.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• EPA technician certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem‑solving ability.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems.
• Experience with HVAC, mechanical and plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to read and work from schematics.
• Use of test instruments and calibration equipment.
• Knowledge of statutory inspection regimes such as LOLER and PAT.
• Operation of equipment such as snow blowers, lawn mowers and hand tools.