Tool Maintenance Technician
CV-LibraryLS19, Rawdon, City and Borough of LeedspermanentPosted: 26 March 2026
Apply NowAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and flexible individual to join the Facility Maintenance Team as a Tool Maintenance Technician. We are looking for a skilled engineer to support the effective smooth running of the Manufacturing Process.
Role Requirements
* Carry out maintenance to various mechanical equipment and demonstrate safety around electrical systems.
* Work within planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, operating procedures and best practices guides.
* Ensure KPI’s are achieved and machine down time is at a minimum.
* Carry out fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical and software-based systems.
* Carry out repairs to equipment and communicate with technical support services.
* To have proactive involvement in new installations and alterations to plant.
* Carry out calibration and setting up of machines tools.
* Perform safe isolations when necessary following LOTO procedures.
* Prioritise tasks and have effective time management.
* Work within procurement practices for tools, parts and materials to enable repair or improvement to machinery.
* Control contractors / issue work permits / observe work activities.
Working hours Mon-Thurs 6:00-2:30pm, Fri 6:00am-11:30am
Skills & Experience
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience or recognised mechanical academic qualification.
* Confidence in disassembling and reassembling complex precision mechanical systems.
* PLC driven systems and machine logic.
* Extensive experience and knowledge of mechanical principles / pneumatics / Hydraulics. Root cause analysis and problem solving.
* Basic understanding of electrical principles and troubleshooting.
* Mechanical experience with knowledge of machinery such as CNC Lathes / Milling Machines / Surface Grinders / Punching Centres / Press Brakes / Fin Press / Expanders / Benders / Compactors / Guillotines / Pipe Benders / Loom machines / PLC Controllers / Welding Machines/ Hydraulic
* A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance.
* Professional conduct when dealing with colleagues, visitors and contractors.
* Eagerness to learn and advance skills and knowledge by attending training to attain relevant qualifications when required.
* Flexibility with work hours to rectify breakdowns as priorities and demands dictate.
What can you expect from us?
* Competitive Salary
* 7% Employer Pension contribution (min 1% employee)
* Life assurance
* 25 days holiday + statutory days
* Holiday Purchase scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc
* Exciting opportunity to work in a hypergrowth market, with a market leading product and an internationally recognised brand
Role Requirements
* Carry out maintenance to various mechanical equipment and demonstrate safety around electrical systems.
* Work within planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, operating procedures and best practices guides.
* Ensure KPI’s are achieved and machine down time is at a minimum.
* Carry out fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical and software-based systems.
* Carry out repairs to equipment and communicate with technical support services.
* To have proactive involvement in new installations and alterations to plant.
* Carry out calibration and setting up of machines tools.
* Perform safe isolations when necessary following LOTO procedures.
* Prioritise tasks and have effective time management.
* Work within procurement practices for tools, parts and materials to enable repair or improvement to machinery.
* Control contractors / issue work permits / observe work activities.
Working hours Mon-Thurs 6:00-2:30pm, Fri 6:00am-11:30am
Skills & Experience
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience or recognised mechanical academic qualification.
* Confidence in disassembling and reassembling complex precision mechanical systems.
* PLC driven systems and machine logic.
* Extensive experience and knowledge of mechanical principles / pneumatics / Hydraulics. Root cause analysis and problem solving.
* Basic understanding of electrical principles and troubleshooting.
* Mechanical experience with knowledge of machinery such as CNC Lathes / Milling Machines / Surface Grinders / Punching Centres / Press Brakes / Fin Press / Expanders / Benders / Compactors / Guillotines / Pipe Benders / Loom machines / PLC Controllers / Welding Machines/ Hydraulic
* A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance.
* Professional conduct when dealing with colleagues, visitors and contractors.
* Eagerness to learn and advance skills and knowledge by attending training to attain relevant qualifications when required.
* Flexibility with work hours to rectify breakdowns as priorities and demands dictate.
What can you expect from us?
* Competitive Salary
* 7% Employer Pension contribution (min 1% employee)
* Life assurance
* 25 days holiday + statutory days
* Holiday Purchase scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc
* Exciting opportunity to work in a hypergrowth market, with a market leading product and an internationally recognised brand