936 Factory Maintenance jobs in the United Kingdom

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`e the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well.

We re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! charity f.

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At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`e the UK s most loved bed retailer, so it s important our people feel the love as well.

We re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! charity f.

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Requisition ID: 56686 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

We are currently recruiting for a multi-skilled or electrically biased  Maintenance Technicians  to the join the Engineering Team at our Portbury production facility in Bristol.  The facility is a dried blending and mixing production facility where we create flavour blends for some of the world's best loved brands, 100's of tonnes of product are precisely measured, mixed and packaged every week.

This is a permanent position, with a 3 or 4 shift pattern – AM/PM/Nights/Days

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for:
 

• Complying with the health and safety policy and regulations. 
• Resolving breakdowns, carryout PM’s and work on project / improvement works with a view to minimizing production downtime.
• Carrying out risk assessments with the relevant people and put controls in place to minimise the risk to acceptable levels where reasonably practicable.
• Lock off any dangerous machinery immediately/ or repair and notify.
• Actively seek to undertake PMs on offline machinery where time allows.
• Fully complete PM sheets with all observations, jobs completed and recommendations and file with the Maintenance Planner, whilst always looking at ways of improving to PMs.
• Actively gain as much information as possible from production personnel regarding the fault on the machine to speed up the fault-finding process.
• Ensure engineering log and computer systems are fully filled in with all relevant information including PM numbers, all used parts, plant numbers, urgency of required parts, at the end of each shift. 
• Ensure all communications with external persons are conducted in a professional manner which reflects the company profile.

To be successful in this role we are looking for the right behaviours and competencies as well as a proven track in a similar position.  The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:
 

• HNC, City & Guilds or time served apprentice with appropriate electrical engineering qualifications.
• Experience within a similar role ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment, if not food, experience within any manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Electrically or biased, or multi-skilled.  PLC experience highly desirable.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems experience highly desirable
• Flexible approach with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Experience of SAP highly desirable.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for. 

You'll receive a completive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  You will also be joining a well organised maintenance team with the opportunity to progress and grow your career with global leader in food manufacturing.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us . A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-JP2 
Posting Type: LI 

Requisition ID: 56686 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

We are currently recruiting for a multi-skilled or electrically biased  Maintenance Technicians  to the join the Engineering Team at our Portbury production facility in Bristol.  The facility is a dried blending and mixing production facility where we create flavour blends for some of the world's best loved brands, 100's of tonnes of product are precisely measured, mixed and packaged every week.

This is a permanent position, with a 3 or 4 shift pattern – AM/PM/Nights/Days

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for:
 

• Complying with the health and safety policy and regulations. 
• Resolving breakdowns, carryout PM’s and work on project / improvement works with a view to minimizing production downtime.
• Carrying out risk assessments with the relevant people and put controls in place to minimise the risk to acceptable levels where reasonably practicable.
• Lock off any dangerous machinery immediately/ or repair and notify.
• Actively seek to undertake PMs on offline machinery where time allows.
• Fully complete PM sheets with all observations, jobs completed and recommendations and file with the Maintenance Planner, whilst always looking at ways of improving to PMs.
• Actively gain as much information as possible from production personnel regarding the fault on the machine to speed up the fault-finding process.
• Ensure engineering log and computer systems are fully filled in with all relevant information including PM numbers, all used parts, plant numbers, urgency of required parts, at the end of each shift. 
• Ensure all communications with external persons are conducted in a professional manner which reflects the company profile.

To be successful in this role we are looking for the right behaviours and competencies as well as a proven track in a similar position.  The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:
 

• HNC, City & Guilds or time served apprentice with appropriate electrical engineering qualifications.
• Experience within a similar role ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment, if not food, experience within any manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Electrically or biased, or multi-skilled.  PLC experience highly desirable.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems experience highly desirable
• Flexible approach with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Experience of SAP highly desirable.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for. 

You'll receive a completive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  You will also be joining a well organised maintenance team with the opportunity to progress and grow your career with global leader in food manufacturing.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us . A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-JP2 
Posting Type: LI 

Maintenance Technician

Location: Cardiff

Salary: 37,000 to 42,000

Industry: Mechanical, Pneumatics

An opportunity has opened for a Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing company based in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will have a few years experience working within maintenance with a mechanical bias and will have experience working on machinery such as pneumatics and hydraulics.

Maintenance Technician Key Skills:

• Experienced Maintenance Technician / Engineer
• Mechanically biased
• Experience maintaining and servicing machinery
• Pneumatics and/or hydraulics experience
• Strong repairs knowledge including some fault finding
• Any pipework / pipes / plumbing experience would be a bonus

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of manufacturing machinery including services
• Conducting repairs and troubleshooting faults
• Assisting with PPM
• Assisting with new installations
• Keeping to health and safety standards
• Documenting any repairs made to machinery
• Working on pneumatic and hydraulics

If you could be interested in finding out more about the role as a Maintenance Technician, please apply with your latest CV.

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!

Location: WSM
Department: Facilities, Maintenance & Tooling Department
Reports to: Factory Services & Project Manager
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ( 9 day fornight)
Salary: 35,000 per annum

Why Join My Client?

At My Client, they pride themselves on their impeccable reputation for quality and service. As part of the Facilities, Maintenance & Tooling Department, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency, development, and progress of their manufacturing processes. They are driven by innovation and teamwork, and they're looking for someone who shares this passion!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities, ensuring records of work and parts used to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose faults during critical equipment breakdowns to quickly resume production.
• Assist with production line moves and supervise contractors on-site.
• Manage replacement tooling in production areas and liaise with suppliers for component sourcing at optimal costs.
• Collaborate with the Factory Services & Project Manager and other technical professionals for overall reliability and safety improvements in plant, personnel, and processes.
• Support general building maintenance tasks as needed.

What You Bring:

• Basic welding and fabrication skills but that can be taught
• Maintenance experience on conveyor belts, large machines
• Strong communication skills for liaising with personnel and overseeing contractors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; experience with CNC machines is advantageous.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Proficiency in electrical fault diagnosis and mechatronic control systems is desirable not essential
• A strong ability to prioritise tasks and work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to put up a shelf, mend a toilet seat or put up a picture!

Personal Attributes:

• Driven and self-motivated with a team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical approach to diagnostics.
• Ability to manage tasks under pressure, remaining positive and energetic.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business demands and work hours.

Benefits:

• Work a 9-day fortnight, giving you extended time off!
• Enjoy 25 days of holiday annually, plus public holidays.
• Pension scheme eligibility after 3 months of employment.

Maintenance Technician – £50,400 – Derby

Benefits include: Annual bonus, paid overtime, 18% total pension contribution (6% employee / 12% employer), life assurance, private healthcare, excellent company car scheme, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the opportunity to earn an additional 39 holiday hours, and more.
Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation (Earlies, Lates, Nights / Days & Nights rotation)

Why join this company?

Our client is entering a major phase of growth as they prepare to launch a brand-new vehicle platform in 2026. With significant investment planned across their Engineering and Maintenance functions, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s most advanced manufacturing sites at a time of major expansion.

• New model launch planned for 2026 – excellent long-term security & investment
• World-class training – Gain multi-skilled development including PLC programming
• Outstanding culture – High employee engagement and long service across the team
• Cutting-edge technology & continuous improvement mindset
• Trust & empowerment from day one

About the company

Based in Derbyshire, this is a flagship UK manufacturing plant operating to true world-class standards. The site employs over 2,000 people and is structured across five major production areas — Press, Body, Paint, Plastics, and Assembly — offering a wide variety of engineering challenges.

With a turnover in the billions and a reputation for innovation, the site is recognised internationally for its use of advanced automation, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement culture.

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability across high-volume production lines. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for:

• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime
• Fault finding and problem-solving using mechanical, electrical and PLC diagnostic methods
• Driving improvements to machine reliability
• Supporting CI initiatives and project-based engineering work

About you

You’ll be the kind of engineer who takes pride in doing a job properly and enjoys solving problems on the shop floor.

• Multiskilled with either mechanical or electrical bias
• Currently working as a Maintenance Technician / Engineer within manufacturing
•  Apprentice trained & NVQ Level 3 qualified
•  Comfortable working shifts and supporting overtime when required

The Benefits

You’ll be joining a company that genuinely invests in its people. Whether you want to deepen your technical skills or work your way into senior roles, you’ll be given responsibility, autonomy and access to structured development pathways.

Interested?
Press apply, call Ashton on (phone number removed) , or send your CV to (url removed)

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and Engineering recruitment across permanent and contract roles. For more opportunities like this, visit our website.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Temporary Maintenance Technician/Handyman, £15.50ph + Hol pay paid weekly!

Leicester LE2, Tools provided, no driving required.

This is a hands-on position within a student accommodation team, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

What you'll do:

• Reactive maintenance in occupied rooms
• Repairs to building fabric, including painting and general upkeep
• Plumbing fixes: toilets, sinks, showers
• Furniture and lock repairs
• Lightbulb replacements and descaling
• Communal area upkeep and refuse management
• Regular PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) checks
• Prompt issue reporting and proactive standards upkeep

What you'll bring

• Experience in maintenance, caretaking, or handyman roles
• Skilled in general repairs and building fabric work
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Physically fit and adaptable
• Health & Safety aware
• Ready to start immediately

This is an immediate start for a minimum of 4 weeks! Apply now!

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