Planet Pharma
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
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Planned Maintenance Technician
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United Kingdom
Employment: Direct Hire/Perm
Worksite: On-Site
Job Description
A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to work within a high volume production environment, supporting equipment reliability, continuous improvement initiatives, and overall operational performance.
Reporting to the Maintenance Technical Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment through planned preventative maintenance activities, equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and technical support. You will also contribute to continuous improvement projects, TPM initiatives, and the development of technical colleagues across the manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative and autonomous maintenance activities in line with maintenance schedules.
- Ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
- Work closely with maintenance planning teams to maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Conduct equipment audits and identify opportunities to improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
- Support and lead TPM activities across the manufacturing area.
- Assist with spare parts management and preparation for planned maintenance and equipment rebuild activities.
- Provide technical support to production teams to maximise equipment availability and performance.
- Investigate faults, perform repairs, and support root cause analysis activities.
- Contribute to the training and development of technical personnel across multiple shifts.
- Participate in planned site shutdowns and maintenance periods as required.
- Support wider engineering and operational objectives as needed.
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Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous maintenance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with production equipment in a high volume manufacturing setting.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and engineering best practices.
- Understanding of TPM manufacturing techniques.
- Experience using SAP or a similar maintenance management system.
- Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proactive approach with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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