Maintenance Technician in Coventry

Our client are seeking a Temporary Maintenance Technician to support their 24/7/365 manufacturing facility on a 12-month basis. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding on production equipment and controls, and support continuous improvement to maximize equipment uptime and safety Key responsibilities Carry out electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of production machinery and plant equipment (motors, drives, panels, sensors, actuators, conveyors). Diagnose and repair faults on control systems including PLCs, HMIs and variable frequency drives. Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs and technical manuals to locate faults and perform modifications. Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and predictive maintenance tasks; complete maintenance records and job cards accurately. Commission, test and validate repaired or modified equipment to ensure it meets operational and safety requirements. Isolate and safely restore electrical circuits in accordance with lockout/tagout and company procedures. Escalate recurring faults and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Maintain spares and tooling levels; support stock checks and requisitions for electrical components. Work closely with mechanical technicians, engineering and quality teams to support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives. Adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies and participate in toolbox talks and safety activities. Shift pattern (required) 6-week rotation shifts: Day shift — 07:00 to 19:00, operating on a 3 on / 3 off pattern Night shift — 19:00 to 07:00, operating on a 3 on / 3 off pattern