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Maintenance Assistant

Posted 23 April 2026
Salary £13.00 - £16.00 Per Hour
LocationRowlands Gill
Job type Temporary-Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140367
Job FunctionMaintenance

Job description

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant initially on a temporary basis, this could however lead to a permanent position for the right person.

This is an ideal role for somebody part or fully qualified who is at the start of their career.

The Job you’ll do

  • Support the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the functionality, safety, and efficiency of all mechanical and electrical equipment within our food production facility.

  • This individual will be responsible for supporting the execution of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programs, performing reactive maintenance as needed, diagnosing faults, and ensuring parts and materials are ordered in a timely manner to minimise downtime.

  • Help to develop, schedule, and execute regular planned preventive maintenance (PPM) tasks across all production equipment.

  • Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance and servicing for compliance and reporting purposes.

  • Respond promptly to breakdowns and perform fault-finding activities to diagnose and resolve issues with minimal impact on production.

  • Undertake both mechanical and electrical repairs independently to restore equipment to operational condition.

About You

  • Mechanical Bias: Strong mechanical engineering background with extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

  • Electrical Competency: Basic electrical skills to support a multi-skilled role, including the ability to perform minor electrical repairs.

  • Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic skills to effectively troubleshoot and resolve a range of equipment issues.

  • Communication and Documentation: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain clear and accurate maintenance records.

  • Physical Requirements: Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including working at heights, in confined spaces, and performing manual tasks as necessary.

The Rewards and the Benefits

  • This is an ideal role for somebody part or fully qualified who is at the start of their career.

  • Day shift role.

  • Potential for role to become permanent for the right candidate.