Maintenance Technician

Focused Recruitment; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing plant in Rhymney. The role encompasses planned and reactive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, fault-finding, and compliance with safety standards, all within a challenging and dynamic environment. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical systems and ideally hold an HNC / ONC in Electrical Engineering, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical systems within a regulated environment.
• Understanding of cleanroom systems and adherence to safety standards.
• Completion of a recognized engineering apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards during maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Fault-finding

Education

HNC / ONC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Focused Recruitment are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our clients manufacturing plant based within the Rhymney area.

This role will initially be on a FTC with the duration expected to be 12 months however could be extended beyond that in line with the business needs.

Overview of the role:

To carry out planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting production targets. The role involves fault-finding, repairs, and continuous improvement across a range of systems including production machinery, chemical process plant, textile and conversion equipment, air compressors, boilers, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and SCADA systems.

Hours of work include:

Monday - Friday following a 3 shift rotating pattern consistent of days, nights & afternoon shifts.

Duties of the role will include:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring reliability and ongoing improvement of process and facilities equipment.
• Use plant performance metrics (e.g. OEE, downtime) to identify and implement equipment improvements.
• Support the integration of new machinery and technologies into the Rhymney site operations.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues across the entire facility.
• Ensure safe working practices at all times, maintaining responsibility for personal and team safety during engineering tasks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Assess and apply appropriate safety standards for the installation and operation of new and existing equipment.
• Issue work permits and supervise external service contractors following training.
• Assist in developing electrical specifications for new machinery and carry out electrical safety assessments on new plant and equipment.
• Record and manage engineering modifications, ensuring updates are accurately reflected in technical documentation.
• Support maintenance strategies and systems related to mechanical plant and equipment.
• Log all maintenance activities, breakdowns, and corrective actions using the site's maintenance management system.

Desired criteria:

• Understanding of cleanroom or controlled environment systems, including HVAC, humidity control, and pressure cascades.
• Strong background in electrical systems operation and maintenance, with experience managing site infrastructure such as HVAC systems, fire protection systems, and low-voltage electrical networks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MS Project and CAD is a plus.
• Working knowledge of 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Familiarity with PLCs and SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Awareness or training in CompEx is desirable.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally Maximo.

Qualifications & Background

• HNC / ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering preferred, with proven experience managing electrical systems.
• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship, ideally within a regulated or highly controlled industry

By applying for this position you are giving authorisation for Focused Recruitment Ltd to contact you regarding this vacancy and other vacancies we feel may be suitable for you.
We will not present your CV to any clients without your explicit consent. We will contact you if your CV is of interest, if you are unavailable we will leave a message, YOU MUST return this call otherwise your application cannot progress any further.


Focused Recruitment are a multi award winning independent recruitment agency covering South Wales and the South West. As a service driven company we are fully committed to working with clients and candidates that share this value. We consistently place the right people, into the right companies, with the right roles to fulfil their career aspirations.

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