Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.50 to £15 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8PH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Job People |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ABMAINOP1_1770988851 |
Summary
The Job People are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join a busy horticulture manufacturing plant in Daventry within the manufacturing and production industry.
We are seeking a Maintenance Operative Technician with a solid understanding and a proven track record in maintenance of buildings, services, and equipment.
Previous experience is essential for the role - having FLT Counterbalance is advantageous.
Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm
About the Role:
As a Maintenance Technician Operative; you will be integral to our operations, ensuring that our facilities run smoothly and safely.
This is a full time role - that can lead to a full time contract.
Salary starts between £14.50 - £15.00 per hour
Knowledge within a Horticulture background is beneficial to the role but not essential.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Preventative Maintenance: Proactively identify and address maintenance needs in buildings, services, and equipment to prevent breakdowns.
- Maintenance Execution: Undertake maintenance tasks within your capabilities, including working with compressed air systems, production equipment (automated filling lines, mixing tanks, etc.), pipe fitting, racking, basic electrical maintenance, and construction work.
- Contractor Engagement: Liaise with external contractors to ensure quality and efficiency in maintenance tasks.
- Improvement Projects: Identify and implement improvements; manage the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of projects.
- Compliance and Safety: Actively participate in the health and safety team, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Inventory and Procurement: Assist with maintenance stock inventory, order spare parts for machines and equipment, and source quotes for maintenance supplies.
- Equipment Management: Conduct daily/weekly inspections and maintain and review maintenance check sheets.
About You
- You must hold a recognised operational qualification or an apprenticeship in maintenance.
- An excellent decision-maker with a focus on hazard identification and risk management. Ensure safe operations and compliance with internal and external safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.
- General safety certificate or similar.
- Strong ability to communicate business and departmental objectives, fostering an informed and engaged team culture.
Benefits of working for The Job People in Daventry as a Maintenance Technician Operative:
- Long term work - Opportunity to gain a full-time contract.
- Weekly Pay
- 40 hours per week
- Holiday Pay
- Access to online payslip portal
- Pension Scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- PPE Work wear provided.
- Tools / Equipment provided
- Consistent shifts
- Great work / life balance
Please click apply to be considered for our role within the Manufacturing and Production Industry.