Maintenance Technician

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Location: Luton

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotating shifts (42 hours per week)

Base Salary: £60,000pa - £63,000pa

Pension: 12% contribution from employer

Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank holidays

Other benefits: Bupa Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan

The Role

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving critical live operational mechanical assets, ensuring a safe, reliable and high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on live operational mechanical plant, systems and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and recommend long-term improvements.
• Provide first-line plumbing support when required, including clearing foul drains.
• Use asset management and IT systems to receive, complete, and close work orders.
• Maintain accurate engineering and operational records in line with regulatory and business requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in plant rooms and technical areas.
• Support mechanical improvement and upgrade projects.
• Monitor contractor work quality and mentor apprentices or trainees when required.
• Deliver work efficiently and right first time to support a great guest experience.

About You:

• BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Mechanical engineering experience gained through apprenticeship, training, or practical experience.
• Experience with commercial and/or domestic gas and oil heating systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit for an operational environment.
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable:

• Gas Safe registration
• Electrical qualifications or experience

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Luton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English