At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure machinery runs smoothly through repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Company: Join a global leader in sustainable construction with a rich history of innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy performance bonuses, life assurance, and a solid pension plan.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values safety and quality while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3rd level qualification in Engineering or similar, plus relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About Saint-Gobain External Solutions
Saint-Gobain External Solutions is part of the global Saint-Gobain Group, a world leader in light and sustainable construction. With a strong heritage of innovation and more than 350 years of expertise, we design and deliver high-performance external building solutions that improve energy efficiency, durability, and comfort. Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands and systems that support modern construction, infrastructure, and renovation projects worldwide. We are driven by a clear purpose: to make the world a better home, combining technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability and responsible growth.
Job Purpose
Maintenance Technician
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for health, safety, and well-being to deliver a safety-first culture.
- Bring a root cause-based mindset and culture to deliver high quality solutions.
- Undertake repairs, servicing, and maintenance of a wide range of production plant and machinery to the highest standard with work requests and pre-determine specifications.
- Design, promote and carry out preventative maintenance.
- Fault finding, testing and the removal or adjustment of existing fittings, fixtures, and parts.
- Assist the Maintenance Engineer to ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained for all spare part lists and ensure that all necessary records are completed accurately.
- Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems.
- Maintain collaborative working practices, building strong relationships with all internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with Production to prioritise daily workload and plant maintenance.
- Manage breakdowns with urgency to minimise downtime, working outside of core hours, unprompted with the wider team where valuable to do so.
- Own a high-quality preventative maintenance schedule to reduce downtime, and achieve optimal levels of capacity and efficiency.
- Have the ability and confidence to make pragmatic decisions using knowledge, experience and judgement.
- Demonstrate resilience and ambition to build and drive long term engineering excellence.
- Act as an ambassador for our company values and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- A 3rd level qualification in Engineering or similar HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering, and/or time served Mechanical background.
Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years experience gained in a manufacturing environment, or similar role.
- Experience working with servicing, repairs and maintenance of plant machinery.
- Knowledge of current H&S legislation.
- Root cause analysis & fault-finding experience on automated machinery & electrical systems.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply information from files, electrical drawings, catalogues, reports, and manuals.
- Experience with 3 phase motors, electrical conveyors, belts, palletisers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational, planning and prioritising ability.
- Evidence of delivering and maintaining a continuous improvement culture.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Ability to mobilise urgency and determination.
- Strong influencing skills with ability to influence upwards, downwards and laterally.
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office suite.
Requirements
- Able to work flexible hours as required.
- Able to work an on-call rota.
- Able to work away from home if required.
- Possess a full current driving licence.
Benefits
- Performance Bonus.
- Group Life Assurance.
- Pension.
Maintenance Technician employer: Saint Gobain Exterior Solution
At Saint-Gobain External Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration. Our Maintenance Technicians benefit from a supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous improvement and skill development. Located in a forward-thinking company with a rich heritage in sustainable construction, you will be part of a team dedicated to making the world a better home while enjoying competitive benefits such as performance bonuses and life assurance.
Contact Details:
Saint Gobain Exterior Solution Recruitment Team
