MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Facilities Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Biased)
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The Vacancy
As an Estates Maintenance Technician, you'll support the Maintenance Operations Manager in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across our facilities. Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs on plant and facility equipment.
- Performing weekly flushing and monthly temperature testing as part of legionella management procedures.
- Diagnosing faults and troubleshooting mechanical and facility-related issues.
- Responding to maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns across site.
- Working closely with contractors to ensure maintenance and repair activities are completed safely and to MTC standards.
- Completing statutory inspections and maintaining accurate service reports and maintenance records.
- Using CAFM systems to manage and update work orders.
- Supporting continuous improvement and problem-solving activities across the maintenance function.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a maintenance position.
- Relevant Level 3 qualification in a related discipline.
- Strong practical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
- Ability to work at height.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Flexibility to participate in a 24/7 standby rota for emergency call-outs.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
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Desirable
- Knowledge of boilers and water treatment systems, including maintenance and repair.
- IOSH Working Safely qualification.
Ready to Apply?
If you're a proactive Maintenance Technician with a plumbing bias and a passion for delivering high-quality maintenance services, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of an organisation helping to shape the future of UK manufacturing and engineering innovation.
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.
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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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