At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain production equipment through planned maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Company: Leading global manufacturing organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to contribute to training and development across shifts.
- Why this job: Join a team that values continuous improvement and technical expertise.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 38056 - 46512 £ per year.
A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to work within a high volume production environment, supporting equipment reliability, continuous improvement initiatives, and overall operational performance.
Reporting to the Maintenance Technical Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment through planned preventative maintenance activities, equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and technical support.
You will also contribute to continuous improvement projects, TPM initiatives, and the development of technical colleagues across the manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative and autonomous maintenance activities in line with maintenance schedules.
Ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
Work closely with maintenance planning teams to maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Conduct equipment audits and identify opportunities to improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
Support and lead TPM activities across the manufacturing area.
Assist with spare parts management and preparation for planned maintenance and equipment rebuild activities.
Provide technical support to production teams to maximise equipment availability and performance.
Investigate faults, perform repairs, and support root cause analysis activities.
Contribute to the training and development of technical personnel across multiple shifts.
Participate in planned site shutdowns and maintenance periods as required.
Support wider engineering and operational objectives as needed.
Requirements Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Previous maintenance experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Experience working with production equipment in a high volume manufacturing setting.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and engineering best practices.
Understanding of TPM manufacturing techniques.
Experience using SAP or a similar maintenance management system.
Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work effectively within cross functional teams.
Proactive approach with strong communication and problem solving abilities.
Planned Maintenance Technician in Plymouth employer: Planet Pharma
At Planet Pharma, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of AI and healthcare. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a competitive benefits package that supports work-life balance and promotes well-being.
