Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician who has completed an apprenticeship working nights on a permanent basis You must have an apprenticeship or Level 3 Qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics. Location - Luton, UK Shift Pattern - Night Shift, 10pm-6am eight hour shifts Salary - £48,000-£49,000 per annum (including premium) plus two bonuses on top This role is based in a manufacturing plant for their client in Luton. There are nearly 1,500 employees based at the site. It is a fast paced, high volume site working across 3 shifts and producing 2,500 products a week for the end customer. Key Responsibilities: * Maintaining, repairing and improvements for all equipment as required to safely deliver the product to the customer on time, at the required quality and cost. * Attending equipment breakdowns and working with the team to get production operational in the shortest possible timescale, using your excellent general mechanical/electrical skills * Carry out various predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance processes, with appropriate feedback to your supervision and corrective actions to continually improve machine availability to production * Completing various reports and developing/updating working procedures and safe practices, including risk assessments, job instructions and planned/preventative maintenance layout. Required Skills/Qualifications: * Must have completed a recognised Maintenance Apprenticeship * This role requires flexibility with regards to mechanical/electrical versatility and willingness to work extended hours when necessary * Good working knowledge of various automated manufacturing systems, including robotic applications (welding, handling, sealing, hemming) PLC's, resistance welding, conveyor systems, jigs and fixtures * Good communication skills * Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills * A good understanding of relevant Health and Safety processes and procedures * Ability to analyse throughput and quality data in relation to equipment performance and act upon it accordingly * Ability to demonstrate a good practical knowledge of continuous improvement processes * Good working knowledge of predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance processes * Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum supervision Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment