Operations maintenance technician Work, Jobs in Desford, Lec (with Salaries)

Maintenance Technician (Weekends)
Caterpillar —Desford
- £37,900 - £42,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Maintenance Technician (Paint Plant) - Days & Afternoons
Caterpillar —Desford
- £37,900 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
9d
Maintenance Technician (Paint Plant) - Nights
Caterpillar —Desford
- £37,900 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
9d
Property and Plant Maintenance Technician
Measom Dryline LTD —Leicester
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- Plumbing
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Technician [Signalling Maintenance]
Network Rail —Leicester
- £45,669 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Team management
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Estates and Facilities Maintenance Technician
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue —Leicester
- £35,412 - £39,152 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Service Technician (m/w/d)
Element Logic —Leicester
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Travel
Maintenance Technician
SunbeltRentals —Birmingham
- From £30,000 a year
- Plumbing
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Quality Technician - Product Quality Controller (PQC) x 4 (3 x Day & 1 x Afternoon shifts)
Caterpillar —Desford
- £31,849.98 - £33,149.98 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Travel
- Annual leave
1d
Mechanic / Vehicle Technician
Mr Tyre Ltd —Leicester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Assembly
- Power tools
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
14d
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, BHX7 RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Hinckley
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
Engineering & Facilities Technician
Cromwell —Wigston Magna
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Technical Maintenance Controller
Hexagon Leasing —Burton-On-Trent
- Welding
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Maintenance Technician
Acuity Build Group Ltd —Long Eaton
- £120 - £150 a day
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- In-person
Quick apply
Operations Maintenance Technician
FedEx EU —Tamworth
- £21.68 an hour
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
Service Technician Apprenticeship
Calex UK —Leicester
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Computer skills
Maintenance Technician/Handyman
Total Care Matters Ltd. —Nottingham
- £34,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Annual leave
Quick apply
4d
Facilities Maintenance Technician (Air Conditioning)
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £35,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
Quick apply
Maintenance Technician
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Coventry
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Automation Maintenance Technician
Bleckmann —Crick
- £36,000 - £38,610 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Maintenance Technician (Weekends)

Caterpillar -
Desford

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Job details

Full-time
£37,900 - £42,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Reactive maintenance implementation
Technical troubleshooting
Machinery breakdown fault-finding
Breakdown recovery
CMMS
Electrical fault diagnosis
Programmable logic controllers
Continuous improvement
Mechanical maintenance (Routine procedures)
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) implementation
NVQ
Site housekeeping
Fault diagnosis and repair
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR)
Facilities maintenance
Planned maintenance

Full job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar's Desford Paint Facility is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations through dedicated weekend maintenance coverage (Fri,Sat,Sun). This role has been created to increase planned preventative maintenance activities, improve equipment reliability, and minimise unplanned downtime across our paint and production facilities.

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will play a key role in ensuring that critical plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, allowing production operations to perform safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on paint facility equipment, machinery, and associated infrastructure.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults where appropriate.
Complete maintenance inspections and asset condition assessments.
Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately documented within the site's maintenance management system.
Support statutory inspections and compliance-related maintenance activities.
Work closely with production, engineering, and reliability teams to identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and always promote a culture of safety.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Caterpillar health, safety, and environmental standards. Undertake training/further learning as required.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Time-served Maintenance Technician/Engineer or recognised engineering apprenticeship.
Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Experience working within a manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or process environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during weekend shifts.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong commitment to health and safety.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in using PLC based systems would be an advantage.
Experience in LEV
Experience in DSEAR/Compex
Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent
Experience within paint shop, surface treatment, or automated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety qualification.
Experience supporting TPM or reliability-centred maintenance programmes.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Maintenance Operative x3

Salary: starting salary of £37,900 rising to £42,000 once fully competent + shift allowance where applicable

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Travel: Not required

CATERPILLAR

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About BCP

The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees—from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers—we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.

We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.

Just a heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

Posting Dates:

August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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