511 Maintenance Technician jobs in the United Kingdom

If this position has a work location in the UK, you must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered.

SHIFT

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment as required.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain the site's equipment.
• Perform mechanic work including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all machines, equipment, and plant facility.
• May perform basic plumbing or electrical maintenance functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Perform major repairs on production equipment.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety rules and regulations.
• Is trained on and can independently perform maintenance on most of the machines in the shop.

• Bachelor (Preferred)

• 2+ Years Experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance (Required)
• Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and/or industrial Experience (Preferred)
• Plumbing and HVAC experience (Preferred)

• Repair & MaintenanceCertified Maintenance Professional (CMP)-IMI Repair & MaintenanceCertified Maintenance Professional (CMP)-IMI (Preferred)
• Property/Real Estate ManagementHVAC Certification Property/Real Estate ManagementHVAC Certification (Preferred)
• Repair & MaintenanceCertified Maintenance Management-NAFA Repair & MaintenanceCertified Maintenance Management-NAFA (Preferred)

• Active Learning - Basic Knowledge
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
• Calibration - Working Experience
• Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Experience
• Electrical Engineering - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Equipment - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
• Problem Solving - Working Experience

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Constantly
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Constantly
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Frequently
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Frequently
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly
• Must be able to move equipment - Constantly

• Noise - Occasionally

WHAT WE OFFER

• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:
  • Integrity First: We do the right thing
  • Teamwork: We are One Orchid
  • Results: Our results matter

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 

RECRUITMENT FORM/JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Maintenance Technician

ORGANISATION: Highly Marelli UK Limited.

LOCATION: Washington

CONTRACT TYPE (PERMANENT, TEMPORARY, GRADE): Permanent

ANNUAL GROSS SALARY (Salary ranges for Grade): £36' £DOE Plus shift allowance.

BENEFITS: Competitive salary, Company pension scheme, 4x life assurance

Company information is available at

JOB SCOPE

To work as part of a maintenance team to ensure a safe & efficient equipment performance is delivered within the safety, quality, cost, people & environment framework. Technical response to breakdowns of all facilities & their controls to deliver minimal downtime using safe working practices.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

· Completion of planned maintenance activities (Multi Skilled)

· Liaising with Plant engineering on projects and improvements

· Supporting manufacturing with changes

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensuring CMMS system is up to date

· Create PM plan & executing PM's in line with plan

· Supports equipment failure analysis

· Reducing downtime through targeted activities

· Effective reporting including 3c's & Data Collection

· Stores Management including ordering

· Updating maintenance systems

· Data recording

· Work on waste within maintenance & continuously seek efficiencies in all areas

· Raise issues to minimize cost & quality impact

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION (SCHOOL/SPECIALISATION): Minimum HNC in engineering discipline (Electrical ideally)/completion of recognised apprenticeship.

LANGUAGES: Fluent English

EXPERIENCES:

· Ideally hold experience within a similar role, gained in a fast moving, automotive manufacturing environment.

OTHER INFORMATION & SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS

· Both mechanical & electrical knowledge

· Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

· PLC skills

· MCS – Manufacturing Control Systems

· Injection mould experience

· High standards of workmanship

· Communicates effectively within the dept & within the wider team

· In depth understanding of maintenance safe systems of work including lock out, tag out

To apply for this position, please send your C.V. to -

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,191.00-£39,126.00 pe year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role
• Durham location
• Annual Salary - circa £49K- £2K DOE per annum inclusive of 3 shift premium
• Working hours 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & 11am-7am (rotating)
• 37.5 hour week
• Additional overtime paid at enhanced rates
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, increasing to 27 days after one complete calendar year.
• Sick Pay, dependent on length of service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life assurance, including death in service.
• Employer contributory Pension.
• Income Protection.
• Branded work wear and PPE.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias) to work within a high volume manufacturing facility on a permanent basis. This position currently operates a 3 shift system and in periods of peak production, the organisation may transition temporarily to a continental shift pattern.

Our client has an billion global turnover, they are operational within 22 countries around the world and they employ over 33,000 staff. The business is at the forefront of new technologies and they invest heavily within their business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical bias) to join the team based in County Durham.

THE ROLE

• Maintaining paint plant, coating and wash based facilities
• Carryout fault finding activities and undertake timely repair of equipment in the following areas; Conveyor systems, fluid tanks, pumps, motors, bearings, electrical systems
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance activities on automated production facilities. (PPM)
• Fault diagnosis, servicing and repair of the pain and wash facilties across the site
• Drive improvement activities and work with external suppliers to deliver projects on time
• Able to prepare shift reports to highlight the shift problems and communicate this to the team in a shift handover

THE PERSON

• Has served a 4 year apprenticeship in Multi-skilled maintenance, preferably in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Educated to HNC level or equivalent in a Multi-Skilled discipline (Mechanical Bias).
• Has experience maintaining automated facilties, fault finding and implementing improvements.
• Possess a good mechanical knowledge of pumps, motors, conveyor systems including pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical.
• Has experience refurbishing pumps, motors and bearings
• Possess a good knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques
• Able to produce technical reports with good working knowledge of maintenance systems.

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Summary
As part of a dedicated team, the O&M technician will work on a day shift basis and be responsible for safely and successfully operating and monitoring the electrical, mechanical, instrument and process equipment at a brand-new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located within the site of an internationally recognised customer

The O&M technician will be expected to monitor and control the plant and implement any necessary operational changes. The Operator would also prepare plant for Planned Maintenance tasks as required. The Water Treatment Plant Operator will also be expected to maintain analytical data into a computer-based system to record plant performance.

In addition, the O&M technician is expected to be able to carry out first line preventative maintenance activities on the equipment with the support of a Computerised Maintenance Management System. This can include tasks such as cleaning of process instruments on a regular basis, changing over duty pumps and equipment as necessary and ensuring the process assets are in as good condition as possible.

All necessary training will be provided. Most work will be dayshift Monday – Friday but it is expected that the operator will work outside these hours if required. As part of this role, the applicant will also provide on call plant cover responding to any alarms and attending site, if necessary, out of hours

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work within the client and Company Quality, Health & Safety & Environment (QHSE) systems
• Visible ownership on HSE issues at all levels both in the client organisation and internally.
• Promptly raise any issues which could affect both the client and internally.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customer personnel, Company employees and sub-contractor staff.
• Innovate in the workplace to deliver Continuous improvement and exploit opportunities.
• Identity faults, identify solutions & carry out basic repairs.
• Gather all systems information and complete plant logs to understand the function and operation of the WWTP on site.
• Carry out laboratory water analysis and promptly report any deviations to Site Management and Technical Team
• Utilising plant information, identify any changes in system performance and/or potential operational problems and evaluate and make initial recommendations to return plant to its optimum operating condition.
• Development and maintenance of good housekeeping practices
• To work unsupervised with a proactive attitude
• Develop good team working behaviours with the client and other Company staff
• Undergo training as required and identify training needs
• Lead by example
• Take on additional responsibilities as the company may reasonably require.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Ability and knowledge to complete basic repairs and maintenance on process equipment
• A working knowledge of running electro-mechanical plant
• Computer literate
• Ability to work on own or as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive attitude
• Effective task management
• Nijhuis will welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate willingness to develop into the role as well as experienced applicants

Required Skills/Qualifications (Desirable)

• Experience of working directly with sub-contractors
• To be able to demonstrate through previous work experience, an ability to interpret technical information to affect changes on the plant
• Operational and maintenance knowledge of wastewater treatment plant
• Demonstrate the ability to work within a quality system
• Knowledge of Water and Wastewater treatment plants
• Training in Environmental Health and Safety
• Time served Technician/Fitter/Electrician/Mechanic

Working For Us Means

• The salary is £37,000 per year, depending on your professional experience.
• Holidays – 25 plus Bank Holidays
• Probationary Period – 6 months.
• Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
• Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
• Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
• Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals:
To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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PDI Engineer / Generator Service & Maintenance Technician – Bristol

Location:
Bristol |
Hours:
Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced
PDI Engineer
to join a busy generator service and maintenance team in Bristol. This role offers hands-on work with hire fleet generators and customer equipment, including fault-finding, breakdown repairs, and on-site support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and repair hire fleet generators and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair generator faults, both in-depot and on customer sites.
• Assist with synchronising generators for set-to-set and set-to-mains applications.
• Deliver, collect, load, and offload generators and equipment safely.
• Operate forklifts in the yard and maintain a tidy workshop environment.
• Assist customers with on-site equipment setup, including running cables.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical support for special projects.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota.
• Maintain health & safety compliance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong generator knowledge with proven fault-finding abilities.
• Mechanical or electrical background essential.
• Full UK driving licence (towing categories preferred).
• Forklift licence desirable (training can be provided).
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CSCS/ECS card preferred (training can be provided).

Why this role?

• Hands-on engineering work with varied tasks.
• Opportunity to grow skills in generator servicing and on-site electrical/mechanical work.
• Friendly, supportive team environment with career development opportunities.

St Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity providing help, advice and support to people in West Suffolk and Thetford in the final chapters of their life, who are living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too. They include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help. At our heart is the vision – Everyone in our communities has support, dignity and choice when facing dying, death and grief. We do this by living our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equity.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician (Multi Trade Handyperson)

Purpose of the role:

To provide reliable and semi-skilled Multi Trade services to support the Hospice Property & Facilities Management team in the upkeep of Hospice assets and buildings, supporting the provision of planned preventative and reactive non-technical maintenance across the hospice estate. This role involves carrying out a variety of repair, reactive and planned maintenance, and general handyperson duties to ensure that the Hospice Estate is safe, compliant & operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general snagging and carpentry

• Painting, decorating, basic electrical work

• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment

• Identify and report the need for major repairs

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies

• Comply with health & safety policies and procedures, ensuring all work is conducted safely

• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and complies with safety regulations

• Carry out seasonal tasks such as snow clearance, gutter and ground drainage cleaning, leaf removal, and general grounds upkeep including vegetation removal

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a handyperson or maintenance operative, or in a similar role preferably

• Basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor electrical repairs

• Good understanding of health & safety regulations

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach

• Full UK driving licence is essential

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working as a Multi Trade Handyperson

Closing date: Monday 27th October 2025

As an employee you will receive the following benefits:

• A Health Cash Plan & Wellbeing programme

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 29 with service (pro-rata for part-time employees)

• Enhanced Occupational sick pay scheme

• Access to a group pension plan or if you have a current NHS pension, we can offer a continuation of your plan (subject to criteria)

• Life assurance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,429.72 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary: £38,928.71 per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, TA5 1UD
G4S Facilities Management are recruiting a Maintenance Technician on a full-time, permanent basis based in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The primary responsibility of this on-site role is to manage reactive repair and maintenance tasks and oversee building and plant maintenance works within the HPC project agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to BMS generated alarms and faults
• Execute planned Workspace Re-engineering tasks as assigned by the HPC Helpdesk team.
• Generate work requests via the CAFM system to maintain comprehensive traceability of all completed works.
• Support the maintenance of CAD layout drawings.
• Act as an Accompanying Safety Person
• Conduct daily plant monitoring duties and meticulously record details
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors to ensure business needs are met
• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on various assets, including building fabric and estate elements (e.g., furniture, internal/external fixtures, grounds, access, and parking)
• Fulfill Health and Safety responsibilities in accordance with G4S Corporate Part B

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in maintenance
• Solid understanding of relevant Health & Safety procedures.
• Proficient in IT
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable, conscientious, and detail-oriented.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and adaptable

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a Technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of PAT Testing.

Benefits
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• Progression, training and development catered to you
• Charity Work - 1 Volunteering day
• Uniform Provided
• Annual leave entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays Pro Rata
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
• Refer A Friend incentives
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Maintenance E&I Technician £45k - £51k plus call outs overtime and 15 % yearly bonus and retention bonus 12 % pension holidays

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 30 pm

Responsibilities

• Identifying, scheduling, carrying out and the recording of routine maintenance checks.
• Identifying, scheduling, carrying out and the recording of non-routine maintenance repairs.
• Carrying out the routine servicing of various types of process control instrumentation equipment such as transmitters, controllers, analysers etc.
• Assisting/carrying out vendor specified routine maintenance.
• Maintaining of all site services in good working order and applicable to safe working practices.
• Carrying out of general housekeeping to ensure facilities are maintained clean and tidy and free of preventable hazard

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 years maintenance experience on equipment related to the installed instrument and/or electrical equipment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a driving license