Maintenance Technician

IntaPeople Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global high-tech manufacturer in South Wales is seeking Technicians and Engineers for permanent roles with a focus on planned maintenance in a cleanroom environment. Ideal candidates have formal engineering qualifications and experience in structured maintenance tasks. The company offers competitive benefits, including generous leave, pension contributions, and support for further education. This role offers fixed shift patterns without rotation, making it suitable for candidates looking for stability and growth.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

Bupa private healthcare

Support for further education

On-site occupational nurse

Discount platform access

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified technician or engineer with formal engineering qualifications.
• Experience in a cleanroom or regulated environment is preferred.
• Ability to support strip-downs, rebuilds, calibrations, and fault recovery.

Responsibilities

• Work on PC-based equipment supporting maintenance tasks.
• Engage in structured and repeatable procedure-driven work.
• Participate in a 12-hour shift pattern with no rotation.

Skills

Formal engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ, HNC, etc.)

Experience with pneumatics or vacuum systems

Multi-skilled in electrical and mechanical

Education

Formal apprenticeship

Job description

We’re recruiting 13 Technicians and Engineers for a global high‑tech manufacturer based in South Wales. These roles are part of a major expansion and offer long‑term career development.

Whether you’re a hands‑on technician, ex‑Forces, a car mechanic with an engineering qualification, or a more experienced engineer from a cleanroom or regulated environment, we want to hear from you.

This is a cleanroom, modern facility with a strong focus on planned maintenance. You’ll be working on PC‑based equipment (very little PLC work), supporting strip‑downs, rebuilds, calibrations, and fault recovery. The bulk of the work is structured, repeatable, and procedure‑driven.

Candidate Profile:

• Formal engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ, HNC, etc.)
• Ideally, a formal apprenticeship (can be from any background (e.g., car mechanic, military, etc.))
• Electrical or mechanical – multi‑skilled preferred but not essential
• Experience with pneumatics or vacuum systems is a bonus

We’re open to a wide range of backgrounds. If you’re qualified and keen to grow in a high‑tech environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Details:

• 12‑hour shifts: permanent days (7am–7pm) or nights (7pm–7am)
• No rotation – fixed shift pattern
• Shift allowance:
  • Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + alt Saturday: +30% shift allowance
  • Days:Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + alt Saturday: +20% shift allowance
  • Nights: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + alt Saturday: +50% shift allowance
  • Nights:Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + alt Saturday: +50% shift allowance

Employee Benefits:

• Auto‑enrolment pension: 4.5% employee / 4.5% employer (matched up to 7%)
• Life assurance: 4x annual basic salary
• Annual bonus scheme: 3% of base salary (subject to company performance)
• Bupa private healthcare (single cover)
• Annual leave: 192 hours + 8 bank holidays

Additional Perks:

• Support for further education (up to PhD level)
• On‑site occupational nurse and employee assistance programme
• Access to the Reward Gateway discount platform
• Year‑round wellbeing initiatives

Working with a great manager and a clear growth plan, if you’re looking for a stable, well‑paid role in a high‑tech environment, this could be the one. Apply with an up‑to‑date CV for a confidential chat to discuss the details and your circumstances.