Maintenance Technician

Hunter Selection; Blaina; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

3 day working week

Sick Pay

Excellent training programmes

Salary £35,000-£45,000

Job summary

Hunter Selection are helping a major global manufacturer in Blaenau Gwent recruit a Maintenance Technician for a weekend shift (Friday to Sunday, 7am–7pm). You will handle breakdowns, proactive and preventive maintenance, and continuous improvements across plant equipment.

Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, injection mould machinery and power panels, you’ll diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, tune PLCs (Siemens S5/S7) and service inverters, motors and switchgear.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician / Engineering role.
• Must have undertaken a 4 year indentured apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds or ONC in mechanical or electrical engineering would be a bonus.
• Manufacturing environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Breakdowns, proactive maintenance, preventative maintenance, improvements.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics, injection mould machinery, panels, inverters, motors, switchgears.
• PLCs - Siemens S5 and S7.
• Legionella checks, fire alarm system checks, permits to work, risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault finding

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Education

4-year indentured apprenticeship

City & Guilds / ONC in mech or elec engineering

Tools

Siemens S5/S7 PLCs

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Weekend Shift - Friday to Sunday (7am - 7pm)

Blaenau Gwent

28535/534

£35,000 - £45,000 plus pension and more

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary of between £35,000 - £45,000
• Company pension scheme
• 3 day working week
• Sick Pay
• Excellent training programmes

A major global manufacturer with a strong UK presence is looking to strengthen its team with the key acquisition of a Maintenance Technician. Known for operational excellence, premium quality products, and continuous improvement, this employer offers a dynamic environment where performance is recognised and success is shared.

This is your chance to join a business that invests in its people, values technical expertise, and delivers real career progression.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Breakdowns, proactive maintenance, preventative maintenance, improvements
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Kit: hydraulics, pneumatics, injection mould machinery, panels, inverters, motors, switchgears
• PLCs - Siemens S5 and S7
• Understanding of legionella checks, fire alarm system checks, permits to work, risk assessments

A full job description can be provided upon request

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician / Engineering role
• Must have undertaken a 4 year indentured apprenticeship
• City & Guilds or O.N.C in mechanical or electrical engineering would be a bonus
• Manufacturing environment experience

If you are interested in more information, please contact Sam Paynter.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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