£13 - £18 Per Hour
Full Time
Permanent
Redditch, Hereford and Worcester
Engineering And Technical
Posted 12 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Location: Redditch
Pay: Up to £18 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) + Required Weekend Overtime
An established and quality-accredited metal finishing company is seeking a Plant & Maintenance Technician / Engineer to take ownership of the maintenance function on-site. This hands-on role is ideal for an individual looking to make a real impact within a supportive and team-focused environment, working closely with the Factory Manager and Plant Director.
Role Overview:
- Take full responsibility for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and ensure efficient operation of all plant and equipment.
- Respond swiftly and proactively to breakdowns, including out-of-hours call-outs when required (premium rate applies).
- Conduct testing, cleaning, and replenishing of processing tanks, along with salt spray testing and paint thickness checks.
- Carry out general site maintenance, ensuring upkeep of factory buildings.
- Coordinate and supervise external contractors during on-site visits.
- Manage stock checks and the reordering of consumables, including occasional collections.
- Work weekends on a rota basis (typically 4 hours per week or bi-weekly, paid at a premium rate).
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment with strong fault-finding skills and a mechanical bias.
- Background in PPM and reactive maintenance.
- Hands-on experience with sensors, motors, pumps, inverters, gearboxes, drives, and bearings.
- General site maintenance skills, including basic plumbing, painting, and general repairs.
- Willingness to work weekends (Saturday mornings) and additional overtime when required.
- Ability to respond quickly to out-of-hours breakdowns.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Counterbalance FLT licence (desirable but not essential).
- Permanent role with 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Workwear provided
- Full training on site-specific tasks
Ashley Robinson
ashley.robinson@pertemps.co.uk
01527 68585
Division 252
Pertemps Redditch
1 Regents Court
Far Moor Lane
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 0SD
01527 68585
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