Maintenance Technician

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

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• Full-time, permanent contract from day one
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• Immediate start available
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• Employee Assistance Programme
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• Death in Service Benefit X3
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• Healthcare initiatives
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• Work with blue chip organisations and clients
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• Free on-site parking
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• Company sick pay
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities
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• Company pension scheme
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• Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays
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MTrec’s New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Dalkeith, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Technician to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations.

The Job You Will Do:

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• Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment
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• Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule
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• Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation
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• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment
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• Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues
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• Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities
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• Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards
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• Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and industry compliance standards
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• Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene
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• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment
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About You:

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• Qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
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• Recognised time-served apprenticeship
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• Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)
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• Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable)
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• Knowledge ofMotors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions
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• Strong team player with a proactive attitude
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• Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills
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