Maintenance Technician

yolk recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,800 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

yolk recruitment is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff to join a growing manufacturing business. You will perform planned maintenance on plant and production machinery, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, and support improvement projects across shifts to keep equipment running at peak performance.

Ideal candidates have multi-skilled maintenance experience with strong electrical knowledge, reading schematics, and an engineering qualification such as NVQ3 or

Qualifications

• Manufacturing maintenance experience with fault-finding skills.
• Strong electrical knowledge and basic mechanical skills.
• NVQ3 / City & Guilds3 / ONC/HND in engineering.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Flexible with shifts and hours.
• Attention to detail and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant and production machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance.
• Service, inspect and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with machinery upgrades and engineering projects.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm system testing.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the engineering department.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and standards.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Multi-skilled

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Welding basics

Flexible shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3

ONC/HNC/HND

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Cardiff

Up to £53,000 (including shift allowance) + Annual Bonus

What You'll Do:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on plant and production machinery
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and completing repairs efficiently
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance
• Servicing, inspecting and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Assisting with machinery upgrades and engineering projects
• Conducting weekly fire alarm system testing
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the engineering department
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and standards

What You'll Bring:

• Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience with strong electrical knowledge and basic mechanical skills
• An engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, ONC, HNC or HND
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques
• A flexible approach to shifts and working hours
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude

Desirable experience:

• CNC machinery
• Lathes
• Milling machines
• Grinders
• Other manufacturing plant equipment

Why You Should Apply:

• Earn up to £53,000 including shift allowance
• Annual bonus of up to 10%
• Regular salary reviews and annual pay increases
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Genuine long‑term career progression opportunities
• Join a stable and growing manufacturing business

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values its engineering team and continues to invest in its future. You'll have the chance to make a real impact while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.