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Posted 22 July, 2026

Engineering Technician

Direct Recruitment(Midlands)Ltd
Stone, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician / Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Plant

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Location:Stone, Staffordshire

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Salary: Competitive + Overtime

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Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

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Hours: 40 hours per week (Rotating Shifts) 0600-1400/1200-2000-monday to Friday

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Immediate Opportunity for Skilled Engineering Technicians!

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representing a leading manufacturer of high-quality packaging solutions, is urgently seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Engineering Technicians / Maintenance Engineers.

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Join our busy production facility and use your mechanical and electrical skills to keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a great chance to work in a dynamic, growing company with excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career prospects.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production machinery
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  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
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  • Support production teams to resolve technical issues quickly and minimize downtime
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  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and inspections
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  • Assist with new equipment installations and site improvements
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  • Maintain accurate records and documentation
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  • Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations
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  • Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to prioritise maintenance tasks
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Experience & Qualifications

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  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
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  • Multi-skilled with a mechanical bias
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  • City & Guilds qualification or time-served apprenticeship desirable
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  • Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications advantageous
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  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
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  • Ability to read electrical drawings is highly desirable
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  • Experience using hand tools and power tools
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  • Basic welding skills beneficial (training available)
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Skills & Attributes

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  • Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
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  • Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset
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  • Good computer literacy for maintenance documentation
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  • Comfortable working at height when required
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  • Team player with excellent communication skills
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  • Flexible and adaptable to changing production needs
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Working Pattern

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  • 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
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  • Rotating shifts: 6:00am – 2:00pm / 12:00 – 8:00pm
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  • Overtime and weekend cover available
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  • Enhanced overtime rates
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