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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]

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