Maintenance Technician

Hunter Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Newport, South Wales. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience following an apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment, and be knowledgeable in PLC and Pneumatics control. This role offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £43,000, along with opportunities for advancement and an enhanced company pension.

Benefits

Enhanced Company Pension

Opportunities for technical advancement

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship with practical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment packaging/FMCG/automotive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of processes and equipment.
• Support production changeovers and machine setups.
• Complete paperwork in line with maintenance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement activities.

Skills

PLC control experience

Good communication skills

Practical problem-solving

PC literate

Education

ONC qualification in Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

Maintenance Technician (2 SHIFT) Early + Afternoon

Newport - South Wales

25437/534

45'600

To carry out maintenance activities to equipment, site processes and services in-line with manufactures / legal recommended interval and standards. Ensuring that the service supplied is of the highest possible standard and fits with production needs & requirements. The Maintenance Technician should promote the use of best-practice maintenance system tool, machine set up and techniques, ensuring they are applied in a safe way.

Role & Responsibilities:

• To provide and oversee maintenance / repair of processes, services and equipment in alignment with production and management requirements.
• To support the production team in production changeovers and set up of all machinery.
• Support the production team in the application of TPM and PPM activities.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in line with the maintenance processes.
• Positively support and drive continuous improvement activities through the production areas.
• Support Risk Assessments and all H&S improvement activities
• Assist with the installation of new plant / process installations

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Time served apprenticeship with practical experience (minimum 5 years post completion of apprenticeship) in a manufacturing environment packaging / FMCG / automotive.

• Minimum ONC qualification in Electrical/Mechatronics.
• PC literate
• PLC and Pneumatics control experience.
• Good communication skills and attitude.
• Practical approach to modern problem-solving tools and techniques.

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary between 38'000 to 43'000
• Opportunities for technical advancement
• Enhanced Company Pension

To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed)

Hunter Selection is a nationwide provider of recruitment services in ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY. Find out more about us and search all our current vacancies at (url removed)

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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