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Posted 20 July, 2026

Maintenance Technician

Meridian Business Support
Plymouth, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

MaintenanceTechnician(Mech or Elec)\n
The Company:
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\n Are you an experienced MaintenanceEngineerorMaintenance Technician with either Electrical or Mechanical or Multiskilled skill? In this 3 shift role (combining earlies, lates and nights) you will be responsible for the dailymaintenanceandrepair(preventative and emergency) of a wide range ofproduction and engineering machinery. You will work as part of a well established team ofMaintenance Techniciansand report into a Maintenance Manager.\n

\n Job Responsibilities:
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  • Minimise production downtime by trouble shooting breakdowns and preventing reoccurrences.
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  • Work with electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation undertake fault finding and modification of plant and equipment.
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  • Use a Maintenance Management System carry out preventative/ planned maintenance work.
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  • Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and reducing recurring issues.
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  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment adhering to all EHS Company policies.
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  • Continuously enhance job knowledge through training and development opportunities.
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  • Perform electrical and mechanical work, including fabrication, welding and some minor electrical installation work as required.
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Requirements:\n
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  • Successful completion of a time-served apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification, BTEC/City and Guilds or equivalent.
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  • Demonstrated multiskilled proficiency in industrial electrical AND/ORmechanical systems, including pneumatic/hydraulic systems,fabrication,and welding.
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  • Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical diagrams as well as troubleshooting control panels.
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  • Ability to pass medical which includes assessments for working at height and in confined spaces.
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  • Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications.
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  • Resilient,resourceful approach,with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
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  • Proactive work ethic,strong initiative,and the ability to operate independently within a shift team environment.
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Pay and Hours:
Working across a 3 shift pattern - 3 shifts (earlies, lates and nights), attracting a salary of £42000 (with paid overtime available at £26-27phr)\n
\nFunded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications\n
\n 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays\n
\n Contributory pension\n
\n Health care cash back plan\n
\n Life insurance\n
\nCompany bonus\n
\nMeridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.\n
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