Maintenance Technician

Job Advertisement: Maintenance Technician Location: Peterborough, UK Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Commercial/Labour) (12 month contract) Job Summary: Are you a skilled professional with expertise in maintaining and repairing machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures? We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team and utilise their broad skill set across multiple maintenance and craft disciplines to ensure our establishment runs efficiently. Key Responsibilities:

• Assign and supervise staff in repairing or replacing defective equipment parts using hand and power tools, and oversee the reassembly of equipment.
• Conduct and monitor routine preventive maintenance to ensure smooth machine operation, efficient building systems, and the upkeep of physical structures.
• Inspect and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions and assign appropriate corrective measures.
• Evaluate maintenance or repair work, including types and costs, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee dismantling and reassembly of devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove defective parts.
• Analyse mechanical problems and assign staff to resolve them, referencing blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.

• Strong creativity, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills to provide guidance and constructive feedback.
• In-depth knowledge of machines, tools, and maintenance techniques.
• Expertise in raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost management.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and practical applications.

• High school diploma or GED required.