Maintenance Technician

  • Recruit4Talent
  • Bilston, West Midlands
  • Mar 16, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Maintenance Technician sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad.

This is a permanent, full-time position working weekends (Friday to Monday) on a 4 on, 3 off basis, hours of work 5am to 5pm.

The Role:
As Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Delivering mechanical planned and reactive maintenance.
  • Supporting the repairing and usage of machines.
  • Maintenance of machinery and production equipment.
  • Fault finding and continuous improvement projects.
  • Resolving plant issues and breakdowns to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.
  • A logical approach to problem solving, fast paced decision-making.
  • To be on call to support and eliminate equipment faults and machine down time and to carry out improvements to equipment, working alongside Production and Technical functions to maintain quality, hygiene, Health & Safety and productivity standards
The successful Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:
  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or a similar technical role
  • Mechanical experience working in the food or FMCG industry
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems (specific expertise depending on industry)
  • Relevant technical qualifications or certifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC) are desirable
  • Mechanical aptitude with ability to fault find mechanical issues
  • Air and pneumatics trained.
  • An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSSH
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure
  • Good organisational skills with attention to detail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated, work with own initiative, hardworking, and organised
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, multi-tasking
  • Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
This position is ideal for a motivated individual seeking to develop their technical expertise within a dynamic environment. Applicants should demonstrate a proactive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Benefits:
  • £14.40 per hour
  • Hours of work: Friday to Monday 5am - 5pm
  • Rewards scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking
  • Safe working environment
  • Employee progression opportunities
  • Referral programme
  • Company pension

Maintenance Technician

Bilston, West Midlands

£14.40 per hour benefits

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