INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Maintenance Technician interview questions and answers

Questions that come up often for this role, with a short tip on how to answer each one. Use examples from your own work, not memorised lines.

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Maintenance Technician interview questions with answer tips

Questions about the role

  1. How do you find the cause of a machine fault?

    How to answer: Check the simple things first and follow the system.

  2. What is preventive maintenance?

    How to answer: Planned checks to avoid breakdowns.

  3. How do you work safely?

    How to answer: Lock-out, PPE and following procedures.

  4. Tell me about a breakdown you fixed fast.

    How to answer: Machine, fault and fix.

  5. Which machines have you worked on?

    How to answer: Name types and makes you know.

Common HR questions

  1. Tell me about yourself.

    How to answer: In about a minute: your current role or degree, 1 or 2 results that fit this job, and why you want it.

  2. Why should we hire you?

    How to answer: Match 3 of your strengths to the job post, for example Preventive maintenance, Breakdown maintenance and Hydraulics, with proof.

  3. What is your notice period?

    How to answer: Give the exact period and whether early release is possible.

How to prepare

  • Read the job post and list the skills it asks for.
  • Prepare 3 short stories from your resume using the STAR method.
  • Know the numbers on your resume and how you got them.
  • Prepare 2 questions to ask the interviewer.

Skills interviewers often test

Preventive maintenanceBreakdown maintenanceHydraulicsPneumaticsMachine troubleshootingFittingLubricationSafetyMaintenance recordsSpare parts

Frequently asked questions

What is asked in a maintenance technician interview?

Role questions about your skills and past work, plus HR questions such as "Tell me about yourself" and notice period. See the list above.

How should a fresher prepare?

ITI and diploma freshers should list trade, apprenticeship and machines handled.

What should I bring to the interview?

Copies of your resume, ID, certificates if asked, and a short list of questions for them.