Midland Lead, the only UK lead manufacturer with an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) for our lead sheet, which is made from 100% recycled lead is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Electrical Focus to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Midland Lead’s plant, machinery and site equipment.
We are a proactive member of the UK manufacturing industry, partnering withMake UKand supporting other local manufacturers via theEast Midlands Manufacturing Network. It’s not just the UK though – we enjoy working withinternationalcustomers all over the world forconstruction,radiation protectionandballastapplications.
This role requires flexibility to work a Monday – Friday rotating shift pattern, including 06.00 – 14.30, 09.00 – 17.30, 14.00 – 22.30 and occasional weekend working (shifts to support business needs and provide cover during site shutdown periods).
As the Maintenance Technician – Electrical Focus at Midland Lead you will:
- Carry out planned preventative electrical and mechanical maintenance on electrical systems, machinery and site equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve faults, carrying out repairs, component replacements and system improvements to maintain safe and reliable operations.
- Respond quickly and safely to urgent issues, prioritising work to minimise production downtime by resolving electrical and mechanical problems.
- Work collaboratively with production colleagues, operators and managers to understand priorities, share knowledge and keep equipment running safely and reliably.
- Support equipment used in a busy lead manufacturing environment, including traditional plant, casting, cutting, rolling and associated production equipment.
- Work with electrical systems such as control panels, motors, sensors, drives, control units and associated machinery controls.
- Provide mechanical support where needed as part of the wider team.
- Support site close-down and security responsibilities when required, helping ensure the site is left safe and secure at the end of the day.
Here at Midland Lead, we are looking for a Maintenance Technician – Electrical Focus with the following experience and skills:
- Significant and demonstrable maintenance experience in manufacturing, heavy engineering, metal processing or a similar plant environment.
- Strong experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding.
- Confident diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on plant machinery and site equipment.
- Able to work with control panels, motors, sensors, drives, control units and electrical systems safely and practically.
- Able to carry out reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and practical repair work. Focused on root cause, reliability and reducing repeat breakdowns
- Able to work safely around mechanical equipment and assist with routine inspections, testing and minor mechanical repairs within the limits of competence.
- Strong safety awareness and willingness to support site close-down/security responsibilities.
What Midland Lead can offer:
- A friendly, supportive and values-driven family-run working environment.
- A role where your ideas, judgement and practical experience will be listened to.
- The chance to help shape better maintenance practices and improve machinery reliability.
- A good salary and benefits package, including life assurance, access to GP appointments, Costco membership, volunteering opportunities and wellbeing support.
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 33 days service-related holiday), and Company Sick Pay (following successful completion of probationary period).
- Training and development in your area of expertise.
- The opportunity to be part of a business with a strong sustainability focus and a proud manufacturing heritage.
You will be joining a friendly, family-run King’s Award-winning manufacturing business with a proud reputation for producing sustainable recycled lead sheet.
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