Maintenance Technician

Are you experienced in Maintenance and seeking a fresh challenge?

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing essential production machinery?

Do you have a passion for the future of electric vehicles?

Join the team at Ford Transmissions Halewood as a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Technician!

Salary: 43,912.80 (including the 35% holiday bonus)

Hours: Various shifts available - flexibility required

Benefits:

• Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme (EDAP)
• Discounted Ford vehicles through the Privilege scheme
• Competitive pension scheme and annual salary increases
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days
• Take advantage of the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enjoy on-site facilities such as a gym, sauna, steam room, and more

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform problem-solving and diagnosis on a range of Siemens PLC-controlled equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, CNC machines, and robots in line with industry standards.
• Collaboratively record all work undertaken, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Work to identify and resolve Electrical and Mechanical issues, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.
• Follow safety protocols and risk assessments, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Work closely with other Maintenance Engineers and teams, combining a team-oriented approach with a strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Partner with Vendors, Production, and Process Engineering teams to maximize uptime and contribute to continuous improvements across machines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship and ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering - Required
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using PCs, able to thrive under pressure, collaborative, and a skilled multitasker with a positive, solution-focused attitude - Required
• Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineering role is essential and highly valued.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis on pneumatics, hydraulics, and CNC machines is preferred but not essential. We encourage applicants with transferable skills to apply.
• Understanding of Profibus systems and Siemens PLCs is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across shifts and handover technical information effectively.
• Familiarity with reading and using technical manuals and drawings in both Mechanical & Electrical contexts.