Maintenance Technician

Manpower 2Sisters; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Technician at their Newport facility. You will play a vital role in maintaining production efficiency by addressing machinery breakdowns and performing planned maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in manufacturing, preferably within food production. Join a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility with opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages with added shift premium

Ample opportunities for advancement

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in food production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Conduct planned maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Support in commissioning new equipment and upgrading existing machinery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial experience

Education

Completed 4-year apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

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Maintenance Technician
Location: Rogerstone Meal Solutions, Newport
Working Hours: Seven-day fortnight: Work 7 out of 14 days, with alternating weeks of days and nights shifts, 12-hour shifts (7am - 7pm)
Great package + Progression + Work Life Balance + Shift Allowance

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. Our Rogerstone site is Europe's largest ready meals facility, consistently enhanced with significant investments, and producing high-quality meals for diverse clients. Here we live up to our mantra of "Making Every Meal Moment Special."

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining seamless production by responding swiftly to breakdowns, reducing downtime, and ensuring reliability through planned maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

* Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimise downtime

* Conduct planned maintenance to improve equipment reliability

* Support in commissioning new equipment and upgrading existing machinery

* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in line with food safety requirements

* Hands-on involvement, suited to those who excel in dynamic, fast-paced settings

About You

This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong engineering background in industrial or manufacturing environments, preferably within food production.

Key Skills

* Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing settings

* Competency in either electrical or mechanical maintenance

* Desirable: Completed 4-year apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering, and familiarity with hygiene standards in food manufacturing

* 27.5 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

* Competitive wages with added shift premium

* Stable work environment with consistent site investment and training opportunities

* Ample opportunities for advancement within the engineering team

* Refer a friend scheme

* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year

* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails

* Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

At Rogerstone, you'll find a stable and supportive environment in a state-of-the-art facility, with chances for career growth and skill development. As part of a high-performing team, you'll contribute to our reputation as Europe's leading ready meals site, while gaining exposure to large-scale food production and furthering your engineering career.