PPM Technician

Overview

This role operates in a high-volume, time-sensitive aviation catering environment where equipment reliability, temperature control, and hygiene are critical. The role covers hot kitchens, cold prep areas, chilled/frozen storage, dispatch zones, plant rooms, and roof-mounted HVAC plant. You will be working with the Head of Maintenance, develop and implement maintenance procedures, schedules, and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

You will monitor and maintain all machinery, equipment, and systems to ensure they are in optimal working condition and coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance or repairs. As a team you will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including regular safety inspections and troubleshoot equipment failures, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions promptly. It is important to keep accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and inventory while preparing requests for the ordering of spare parts and materials as needed to support maintenance activities.

• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities without disrupting production schedules.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in maintenance management.
• Ensure planned work orders are completed and signed off on time.
• You will make sure critical spares are identified and stock organised with appropriate stock levels.
• Reactive maintenance logged and recorded on Centralised Maintenance System; 100% of daily checks conducted and records updated.

Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme.

• Proven experience in Maintenance, preferably in food industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with maintenance management software.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Results orientation, Innovation/initiative, Team working, Communication, Attention to detail, Problem solving.

Dnata is one of the world's largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer's unique needs.

We're a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.