- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive
Engineering maintenance technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Engineering maintenance technicians service and repair equipment in industries like manufacturing, production and transport.
Engineering maintenance technicians typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Engineering maintenance technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
45,523 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Engineering maintenance technician
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46,112 GBP
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40,667 GBP
Average salary for part-time Engineering maintenance technician
Average salary for full-time Engineering maintenance technician
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24,842 GBP
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19,347 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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40,667 GBP
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46,112 GBP
Salary over time for Engineering maintenance technician
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42,396 GBP
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42,382 GBP
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42,534 GBP
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43,712 GBP
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45,725 GBP
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44,407 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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44,522 GBP
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44,065 GBP
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Future outlook for Engineering maintenance technicians
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Engineering maintenance technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Engineering maintenance technician. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Engineering maintenance technician interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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