Part-Time Focus Technician

Role Overview

The Line Focused Technician owns the PM and Tags Management processes for the line, eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses and building technical capability in operators.

Reporting to the Cell leader, working closely with the Cell team and the operators and shift craft assigned to the cell.

• Owns the PM process for the line – deployment, execution, reporting KPIs, continuous improvement, and standard documentation.
• Owns the PM standards and drives continuous improvement of the PM standards.
• Owns the Tags Management & planning process for the line.
• Facilitates the weekly PM and Tags planning meeting.
• Liaises with the maintenance planner to procure parts and supports the maintenance planning with updating the spare parts inventory policies.
• Owns the Breakdown Elimination process for the line – deployment, execution, reporting KPIs, continuous improvement.
• Leads the Breakdown Elimination Process.

• Builds technical capability in operators.
• Coaches operators and craft on processes.

• Supports the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90‑day plan and weekly/monthly plans.
• Supports and leads problem‑solving sessions.

• Breakdowns
• Planned Maintenance Time
• PM Completion
• Tags fixed

• Computer literacy
• Effective communicator & strong team member
• Apprentice trained in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or equivalent; multi‑skilled preferred or working toward.
• IOSH Managing Safely and Process Safety
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience of building capability in others.
• Hazardous Area Electrical Training (electrical or dual only).

• Self‑motivated, positive attitude
• Good team worker
• Proven record of operational improvement
• Demonstrated ability of teaching/coaching basic problem‑solving tools at all levels

Leeds working environment:
There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food.
There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
Free tea and coffee on site.
Free parking.
Uniform for factory workers.