Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary: £Excellent Benefits: To be discussed at interview Job Type: Permanent Location: Lichfield Job Start date: ASAP Shift Pattern: 3 Shift We’re supporting our client, a leading global Automotive manufacturer based in Lichfield, who are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their growing team. The successful Maintenance Technician will have experience of PLC’s, Installation and equipment repairs. Position Overview: As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be a vital part of our operations, ensuring the seamless functioning of our equipment and facilities. Your primary focus will be on maintaining and optimising our machinery, contributing to efficiency and productivity. Responsibilities for Maintenance Technician: * Install, repair and maintain all equipment and facilities * Analyse mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality * Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime * Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records * Review production schedule and, when equipment is not scheduled for production, perform scheduled maintenance * Participate in Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement: propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities * Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor * Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met * Set up requisitions for supplies, equipment and facilities * Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime * Track the ratio of expenses against budget and monitor quality, cost and delivery objectives given to external companies when intervening: subcontracting, ordinary and major maintenance actions, energy, security systems * Keep up to date documentation related to maintenance * Train operators on the safe operation of production equipment * Perform a start of shift safety sign-off to ensure that all safety features on assigned equipment are operational * During the pursuit of all duties of the Code of Ethics and the Code of Management will be adhered to at all times. About You: * Essential: Degree or equivalent; experience in plant maintenance * Desirable: Injection moulding experience Job Application: If you would like to be considered for the role of Maintenance Technician, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you. Willcox Matthews Recruitment Ltd acts an employment business for permanent and contract roles. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that Willcox Matthews Ltd may contact you in connection with your application in relation to Willcox Matthews providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. We take your application seriously and we make every effort to respond to all applicants. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK