Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Job Title:

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location:

West Sussex

Salary:

£44,000 per annum
(Approximately £21.15 per hour based on a 40-hour week)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• 4-week rotating shift pattern with extended time off
• Opportunity to work with advanced production and furnace systems
• Hands-on role in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Temporary assignment with immediate start potential
• Supportive maintenance and engineering team environment

The Company:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business operating within a specialist industrial sector. Known for investing in advanced equipment and maintaining high operational standards, they offer an excellent opportunity for skilled maintenance professionals to work on complex machinery including hydraulic systems, PLC-controlled production equipment, and electric furnaces.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values technical expertise, reliability, and proactive maintenance practices, where your contribution will directly support production efficiency and site performance.

Working Hours:

4-week rotating shift pattern

Week 1
Mon–Thu: 18:00 – 05:00
Fri–Sun: Off

Week 2
Mon–Wed: 07:00 – 18:00
Thu: Off
Fri–Sun: 19:00 – 06:00

Week 3
Mon–Wed: Off
Thu–Sun: 07:00 – 18:00

Week 4
Mon–Fri: Off

Benefits:

• Excellent work-life balance through rotating shifts
• Multiple days off across the rota including a full week off in Week 4
• Exposure to specialist electrical and mechanical systems
• Opportunity to develop skills across hydraulics, furnaces, and PLCs
• Stable engineering team with strong safety culture

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Multi-Skilled Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing operation on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support across a wide range of production equipment. The role has a strong emphasis on hydraulic systems, electric furnaces, and PLC-controlled machinery , ensuring plant reliability and minimising downtime.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults
• Repairing and servicing hydraulic systems
• Maintaining electric furnaces and associated controls
• Fault finding on PLC-controlled production machinery
• Completing accurate maintenance documentation
• Ensuring compliance with site health & safety procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement and uptime initiatives

Skills & Experience:

• Proven multi-skilled electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• Strong hydraulic systems knowledge
• Previous experience working on electric furnaces
• PLC fault-finding and diagnostics ability
• Strong fault diagnosis and breakdown response skills
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated approach

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance engineer to join a technically interesting environment working on specialist industrial equipment. The rotating shift pattern offers substantial time off, including an entire week free every fourth week, creating a strong work-life balance.

If you enjoy fault finding, working with complex machinery, and taking ownership of plant performance, this role offers a rewarding challenge within a well-structured engineering team.