Maintenance Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Summary

We are looking for proactive and experienced Die Maintenance Technicians and Toolmakers who can transfer their skills to multiple projects within a fast-paced environment. With a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, you will deliver projects and complete daily tasks as part of a close-knit team, all while having the opportunity to develop your own individual technical skills and abilities. In the role, you will enjoy personal and career development as you become a valued team member and work within a culture where achievements are celebrated and work is undertaken with an enormous sense of pride.

Confident with any technical difficulties you may face, you’ll have the self-assurance to ask the right questions and take note of how best to move projects forward. As part of a supportive culture, you’ll collaborate with others effectively, while liaising across multiple departments on a daily basis to ensure that production needs are met successfully.

You should apply if you have:

1. Time served in a toolmaking background and be able to demonstrate your hands-on experience of bench-fitting, machining, and MIG, TIG & ARC welding. Experience of CNC machining and the programming of languages using 3-axis milling machines would be beneficial.
2. An ability to analyse problematic situations to come up with effective solutions quickly and with confidence.
3. Experience of CAD/CAM, including AutoCAD, Delcam, and NX (or their equivalents), is also beneficial for this role.
4. Your understanding of and adherence to safety policies is key, as we utilise a 5S safety system that ensures the workshop is organised, effective, and safe for everyone.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. Apply excellent technical skills and root cause analysis, implementing long-term solutions to problems identified during breakdown responses.
2. Think on your feet, prioritise your workload, and have the flexibility to move from one job to another within your shift, managing your time effectively.
3. Carry out planned maintenance tasks and continuous improvement activities to a high level of quality, completing projects that include MIG, TIG & ARC welding, while also working on preventative die and tool maintenance.
4. Take great responsibility for the part we play in successfully delivering projects, communicating with all members of the team and across departments to support cross-functionality, while also demonstrating a good attitude when it comes to learning different processes and procedures.
5. Motivate yourself when it comes to improving your methods and abilities, with a passion for developing your personal skills and embarking on training opportunities.

Why work at Nissan?

The culture at Nissan is what sets us apart from other employers. In this role, you’ll be joining a passionate, motivated, and supportive team, working in a rewarding environment where you’ll be able to take great pride in your work. Together, we thrive when provided with a challenge and work as one to produce high-quality work.

As an individual, you’ll be provided with tooling and safety equipment, while also receiving support and recognition for your work in equal measure. You’ll be able to develop both your technical and interpersonal skills by collaborating closely with the professionals around you and through extensive on-the-job training.

Sunderland Tyne and Wear United Kingdom