MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Facilities Maintenance Technician (Air Conditioning)
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The Vacancy
Location
Coventry
Contract
Permanent | 36 hours per week
Salary
Competitive + excellent benefits
Benefits
- Private medical
- Pension contribution
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
- And more
About Us
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering, working with cutting-edge technology to drive innovation. We collaborate with hundreds of industrial clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, electronics, and defence—helping them advance their technological capabilities and improve efficiency. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing, we operate from sites in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford.
The Role
We’re looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team and play a key role in supporting the Maintenance Operations Manager. You’ll carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance, installations, and fault diagnosis on plant and workshop machinery. This role is ideal for someone mechanically biased but confident with minor electrical repairs and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and workshop machinery.
- Carry out installations and lead on new projects.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
- Respond to breakdowns and ad-hoc maintenance requests across all sites.
- Work with external contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate service reports and update work orders via CAFM system.
- Mentor apprentices and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a maintenance discipline.
- Ability to interpret schematic circuit diagrams.
- Flexible to provide standby cover on a 24/7 rota basis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely, Electrical Maintenance qualification, 18th Edition certification.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a world-class facility.
- Career development and training opportunities.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application today and take the next step in your career with MTC. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process and a technical test (if applicable). Please note, all employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
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Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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