Maintenance Technician in Bedford

MPI are looking for a Permanent Factory Maintenance Technician, for our client based in Kempston, Bedford

Salary: £35k  per annum

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 7am – 4.30pm

Company Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service Policy
• Free Parking
• Free Tea/Coffee
• Free Uniform

Role Overview

Responsible for maintaining, repairing and optimising factory equipment and site infrastructure to support production, minimise downtime and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate and support external service engineers, site improvements and new installations.
• Maintain site infrastructure, including power supplies, compressed air systems, buildings and general facilities.
• Plan and record maintenance activities, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication.
• Manage maintenance spares and inventory to ensure parts are available when required.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the site.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.

Skills and Requirements

• Practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills.
• Flexible approach, with the ability to work across a varied range of maintenance and site-related tasks.
• Commitment to safe working practices and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a varied, hands-on maintenance role. You will play an important part in keeping production running efficiently, improving equipment reliability and supporting ongoing site development.

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