Maintenance Technician P/Time - 3 days a week in Oldham

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and facilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving the site’s buildings and associated services. You will play an important role in ensuring buildings remain safe, reliable and operational while supporting the continued improvement of site standards.

The role requires someone who is practical, reliable and capable of working independently, with a strong understanding of safe working practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Undertake general maintenance, plumbing, building and facilities maintenance where competent.
• Support installation, modification and improvement works to machinery, equipment and site facilities.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, faults, repairs and parts used.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed to an appropriate standard and in accordance with company procedures.

Permit to Work & Safe Systems of Work

The successful candidate must have a good understanding of Permit to Work systems and be comfortable working within controlled permit processes. Responsibilities will include:

• Understanding and complying with Permit to Work requirements.
• Reviewing relevant permits and risk assessments before commencing work.
• Ensuring appropriate controls are in place before undertaking maintenance activities.
• Following Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures to safely isolate machinery and equipment before maintenance or repair.
• Verifying that equipment has been safely isolated before work commences.
• Never bypassing or compromising safety devices or isolation procedures.
• Reporting unsafe conditions, defective equipment or failures in safety controls immediately.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Work in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures. Follow RAMS, risk assessments, COSHH requirements and safe systems of work. Maintain good housekeeping standards within maintenance areas and throughout the site. Ensure tools, equipment and work areas are left safe and tidy following maintenance activities. Report hazards, near misses, defects and unsafe working practices. Support statutory inspection and compliance activities where required. Assist with contractor management and ensure contractors comply with site safety requirements. Maintain a strong safety culture and lead by example.

Facilities & Site Support

The role will also provide support across the wider site, including:

• General building and facilities maintenance.
• Repairs to doors, floors, walls, ceilings and other building infrastructure.
• Plumbing and basic heating-related maintenance where competent.
• Supporting site improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Assisting with external contractors and specialist service providers.
• Supporting emergency repairs and site issues as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a multi-skilled maintenance technician, maintenance engineer or similar role.
• Good understanding of Permit to Work systems.
• Good understanding and practical experience of Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Ability to read and understand risk assessments, method statements and technical information.
• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, practical and willing to get involved in a wide range of maintenance activities.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in their work.
• Has a hands-on, practical approach.
• Is proactive rather than waiting for problems to occur.
• Has a strong safety-first attitude.
• Is comfortable working independently but also works well as part of a team.
• Communicates clearly with colleagues, managers and contractors.
• Is willing to learn new skills and develop their knowledge.
• Looks for opportunities to improve equipment, processes and site standards.
• Understands the importance of keeping production running while never compromising safety.

Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards:

• Completion of scheduled PPMs.
• Quality and reliability of maintenance repairs.
• Compliance with Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Maintaining high Health & Safety standards.
• Effective communication with production and other departments.