Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.40 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bilston, Midlands, WV14 0AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruit4Talent Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59301003 |
Summary
Maintenance Technician sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad.
This is a permanent, full-time position working weekends (Friday to Monday) on a 4 on, 3 off basis, hours of work 5am to 5pm.
The Role:
As Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering mechanical planned and reactive maintenance.
- Supporting the repairing and usage of machines.
- Maintenance of machinery and production equipment.
- Fault finding and continuous improvement projects.
- Resolving plant issues and breakdowns to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.
- A logical approach to problem solving, fast paced decision-making.
- To be on call to support and eliminate equipment faults and machine down time and to carry out improvements to equipment, working alongside Production and Technical functions to maintain quality, hygiene, Health & Safety and productivity standards
The successful Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or a similar technical role
- Mechanical experience working in the food or FMCG industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems (specific expertise depending on industry)
- Relevant technical qualifications or certifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC) are desirable
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to fault find mechanical issues
- Air and pneumatics trained.
- An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSSH
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, work with own initiative, hardworking, and organised
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, multi-tasking
- Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
This position is ideal for a motivated individual seeking to develop their technical expertise within a dynamic environment. Applicants should demonstrate a proactive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Benefits:
- £14.40 per hour
- Hours of work: Friday to Monday 5am – 5pm
- Rewards scheme
- Employee discount
- Onsite parking
- Safe working environment
- Employee progression opportunities
- Referral programme
- Company pension
Maintenance Technician
Bilston, West Midlands
£14.40 per hour + benefits
Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Technician | Electrical Technician | Plant Maintenance | Multi-Skilled | Multiskilled | Mechanical Engineer | Electrical Engineer | Industrial Engineer | Plant Engineer | Plant Technician | Service Engineer
This is a permanent, full-time position working weekends (Friday to Monday) on a 4 on, 3 off basis, hours of work 5am to 5pm.
The Role:
As Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering mechanical planned and reactive maintenance.
- Supporting the repairing and usage of machines.
- Maintenance of machinery and production equipment.
- Fault finding and continuous improvement projects.
- Resolving plant issues and breakdowns to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.
- A logical approach to problem solving, fast paced decision-making.
- To be on call to support and eliminate equipment faults and machine down time and to carry out improvements to equipment, working alongside Production and Technical functions to maintain quality, hygiene, Health & Safety and productivity standards
The successful Maintenance Technician will demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or a similar technical role
- Mechanical experience working in the food or FMCG industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems (specific expertise depending on industry)
- Relevant technical qualifications or certifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC) are desirable
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to fault find mechanical issues
- Air and pneumatics trained.
- An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSSH
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, work with own initiative, hardworking, and organised
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, multi-tasking
- Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
This position is ideal for a motivated individual seeking to develop their technical expertise within a dynamic environment. Applicants should demonstrate a proactive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Benefits:
- £14.40 per hour
- Hours of work: Friday to Monday 5am – 5pm
- Rewards scheme
- Employee discount
- Onsite parking
- Safe working environment
- Employee progression opportunities
- Referral programme
- Company pension
Maintenance Technician
Bilston, West Midlands
£14.40 per hour + benefits
Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Technician | Electrical Technician | Plant Maintenance | Multi-Skilled | Multiskilled | Mechanical Engineer | Electrical Engineer | Industrial Engineer | Plant Engineer | Plant Technician | Service Engineer