Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing - EN3

Location: Enfield (with occasional travel to other sites)

Shifts: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5:30pm

Pay: £17 an hour

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to support the smooth and continuous operation of our production sites.

This role is key in ensuring all machinery, equipment, and facilities are maintained to a high standard, minimising downtime and supporting the production of high-quality products in a safe and efficient environment.

This position would suit a well-rounded technician with experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general building maintenance, who is also keen to develop their skills further.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment, including ovens, trollies, conveyor systems, and packaging machinery
• Diagnose and resolve equipment faults quickly to minimise downtime and disruption
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity of machinery
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety regulations and company standards
• Work closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities effectively
• Manage and monitor spare parts inventory, ensuring critical items are available when needed
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and safety
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues when required
• Provide general electrical and mechanical support and advice across the site

Skills & Experience

• Minimum City & Guilds (C&G) qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience working in a maintenance environment, ideally within manufacturing
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across a range of machinery
• Apprenticeship training (desirable)
• Proactive and flexible approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to use a range of tools and complete required documentation accurately

Working Conditions

• Primarily based at the Enfield site, with occasional travel to other locations
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and overtime when required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Full PPE provided

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, and both indoors and outdoors

Additional Benefits (via The Best Connection)

• Weekly pay
• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• NEST pension scheme
• 24/7 mobile support
• Access to a new mobile app with additional services

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.