Preventative Maintenance Technician

Posted on February 25th, 2026

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Type of Job: Permanent

Brightwork is delighted to be working with a family-run timber business with over 180 years of experience & 25 sites across the UK. Our clients were pioneers in bringing strength-graded British structural timber to the UK construction industry, and with a significant expansion plan, we are supporting them in finding the talent that will take them into the next phase of major development and beyond, driving greener strategic objectives.

A competitive salary and fantastic benefits package are available for the perfect candidate. Standard hours are 07:00 to 16:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday.

Passionate about maintenance excellence and digital transformation? I am looking for a proactive Preventative Maintenance Technician to lead the operation, development, and continuous improvement of the Mosstodloch site.

This is an incredible opportunity to play a key role in modernising maintenance processes and supporting a fully integrated, data-driven maintenance strategy.

Leadership & Implementation

  • Act as the site champion and administrator for the Shire (Pirana) CMMS.
  • Roll out and configure the system to meet operational and compliance needs.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Monitor system usage and drive improvements.

Asset & Inventory Management

  • Register and maintain accurate equipment and machinery records.
  • Link assets to maintenance schedules and performance history.
  • Develop spare parts inventory structures, including supplier data and reorder levels.

Preventative & Reactive Maintenance Coordination

  • Support the creation and scheduling of planned maintenance routines.
  • Manage reactive maintenance requests through the CMMS to ensure timely completion.
  • Review completed work orders and drive completion rate improvements.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Produce maintenance KPIs and performance reports.
  • Analyse system data to support decision-making and reliability improvements.
  • Support audits using accurate CMMS records.

Training & System Support

  • Train engineering and maintenance teams in CMMS best practices.
  • Provide ongoing user support and encourage accurate, consistent data entry.

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure maintenance records meet regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Integrate safety inspections and incident tracking within the system.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience in an engineering, maintenance, or coordination role.
  • Hands-on experience with CMMS (Shire/Pirana ideal, SAP PM or Maximo beneficial).
  • Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical maintenance principles.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to train and coach colleagues and work across departments.
  • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

    Brightwork offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent roles and a recruitment business for temporary roles.