Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Engineer to join their dynamic team near Aberdare. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting plant machinery in a high-volume manufacturing environment, contributing to efficiency through Continuous Improvement methodologies, and conducting preventative maintenance inspections. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, with at least 5 years of experience and a recognized apprenticeship. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to work independently and make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Generous Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Vitality Wellbeing Membership

24/7 Employee Counselling Service

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Generous Sick Pay Arrangements

Rewards Portal Discounts

Free Flu Jab

22 Rostered Fixed Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in manufacturing.
• HNC level education and completed a recognized apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and implement action plans.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fault Finding

Welding and Fabrication

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

PLC Fault Finding

Computer Literacy

Education

Recognized Apprenticeship

HNC Level Education

Tools

Lathe

Milling Machine

Pillar Drill

Job description

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Maintenance Technician/Engineer required near Aberdare

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Important

Position: Maintenance Technician

Location: Aberdare site

Responsibilities

1. Maintenance: Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
2. Contribution to Efficiency: Contribute to machine efficiency and development programs using existing maintenance programs and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies such as 5-why analysis.
3. Preventative Maintenance: Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and implement action plans to prevent recurring faults.
4. Risk Assessment: Complete risk assessments and equipment isolation procedures.

Qualifications/Experience

1. Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a maintenance technician in a busy manufacturing environment.
2. Education: Ideally, completed a recognized apprenticeship in a suitable discipline and educated to at least HNC level.
3. Skills: Mechanical bias with experience in both mechanical and electrical disciplines. Experience in fault finding and repairs in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, servicing and repair of gearboxes, and other large mechanical equipment. Proficient in welding, fabrication, and use of workshop equipment including lathe, milling machine, and pillar drill. Good understanding of fault finding on PLCs including GEM80, Allen Bradley, or Siemens S7.
4. Shift Flexibility: Comfortable working a variety of shift patterns, including continuous shifts, and willingness to work overtime.
5. Independence: Ability to work independently and use own initiative in a challenging environment.
6. Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Windows.

Keywords

Fabricating, Apprenticeship, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Gear Boxes, Drive Systems.

Hours: 4 on/4 off shift pattern encompassing both day and night shifts Monday to Sunday on a rotational basis.

Remuneration package includes:

• Competitive basic salary (with shift enhancement applied)
• 22 rostered fixed holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Yes Share Scheme - annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan - scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• Vitality wellbeing membership (app)
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• Rewards Portal - discounts on major retailers
• Free Flu Jab
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