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 moreKey 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