planned maintenance technician.

Are you a skilled technician looking for an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced, highly technical manufacturing environment? My client is seeking a Planned Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This is your chance to play a key role in maintaining state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and ensuring optimal performance in a world-class production facility.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Technical Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment through regular Planned Maintenance (PM) tasks and other maintenance activities as required. You will support manufacturing teams with troubleshooting production issues and mentor technical staff on best maintenance practices. This role requires flexibility to adjust work schedules to maximise equipment availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform AM/PM activities to maintain equipment and ensure on-time completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to ensure maintenance tasks are documented and well-organised.
• Conduct maintenance audits to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities as assigned.
• Support spare parts management and material preparation for scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Work during plant shutdown periods to execute maintenance plans.
• Assist manufacturing unit teams in resolving technical issues and optimising equipment performance.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to unit technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (or time-served experience).
• Experience in a production environment or related plant maintenance role.
• Familiarity with SAP maintenance systems and TPM techniques is desirable.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in English and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Why Join My Client?

Be part of a team that manufactures millions of lifesaving medical devices each year using cutting-edge technology, including:

• Automated assembly units
• Packaging robots
• Quality assurance vision inspection systems
• Allen Bradley PLC & HMI technology

This is an opportunity to work in one of the Southwest's most advanced manufacturing facilities, where innovation and excellence are at the core of everything we do.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Salary
• Matched Pension Contribution (up to 10%)
• Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Share Save Scheme (matched up to £150/month)
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (physical, mental & financial wellbeing support)
• Flexible Benefits (including cycle-to-work scheme)
• Subsidised Canteen & Free Parking
• Generous Holiday Allowance (24 days, increasing to 25 after 5 years)

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a world-class manufacturing environment, click apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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