Maintenance Operator
A Maintenance Operator is the go-to person for keeping equipment, systems, and facilities in top working order. They blend technical know-how with hands-on skills to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely. Here's what the role typically involves:
Inspecting and maintaining machinery, such as HVAC systems, pumps, or production equipment.
Performing routine checks and preventive maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
Troubleshooting and repairing faults in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
Keeping detailed records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
Collaborating with other departments to schedule repairs and minimize downtime.
Following safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
You’ll find Maintenance Operators in settings like manufacturing plants, utilities, hospitals, and large commercial buildings. The role often requires a mix of mechanical, electrical, and sometimes plumbing knowledge — plus a good dose of problem-solving and attention to detail2.
Oswestry (/ˈɒzwəstri/ OZ-wəss-tree is a market town, civil parish and historic railway town in Shropshire, England, close to the Welsh border.[2] It is at the junction of the A5, A483 and A495 roads.
The town was the administrative headquarters of the Borough of Oswestry until that was abolished in 2009. Oswestry is the third-largest town in Shropshire, following Telford and Shrewsbury. At the 2021 Census, the population was 17,509.[3][4] The town is five miles (8 km) from the Welsh border and has a mixed English and Welsh heritage.[5]
Oswestry is the largest settlement within the Oswestry Uplands, a designated natural area and national character area.[6]