Weekend Maintenance Technician

Job description

Xpert Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a client for a permanent Maintenance Technician position based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting a continuous manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving site assets through reactive maintenance, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities, with safety always being the number one priority.

Salary
£45,000 - £47,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Plus, shift allowance:
Days: 15% uplift
Nights: 30% uplift

Shift Pattern
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
3 x 12-hour shifts per week either a night shift OR day shift

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support production teams to maximise equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
• Complete maintenance records and reports using digital maintenance management systems.
• Participate in shift handovers and maintain effective communication with production and engineering teams.
• Maintain engineering inventory and spare parts accountability.
• Support safety investigations, risk assessments, and implementation of improvement actions.
• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover as required and support other UK sites when needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to work and shift patterns.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Willingness to undertake further training and develop into a multi-skilled engineer.

Benefits

• Permanent, long-term opportunity.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to become a fully multi-skilled engineer.
• Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stallington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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