Maintenance Technician

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Free onsite parking

Career progression

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to help keep production equipment running reliably on site. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, read electrical diagrams and support improvement projects, with a strong focus on safety.

The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training, career progression within a stable manufacturing environment, and a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance with strong electrical knowledge and basic mechanical skills.
• Engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, ONC/HNC/HND.

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 engineering 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 high standards of housekeeping in the engineering department.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance engineering experience

Electrical knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Welding & fabrication

Fault finding

Flexible shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 / ONC / HNC / HND

Tools

CNC machinery

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer | Cardiff | Up to £53,000 (including shift allowance) + Annual Bonus

What You'll Do:

Join a well-established manufacturing business that continues to invest in its people, facilities and future growth. As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates reliably and efficiently, helping to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across the site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!