Maintenance Technician

Michael Page; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in the Cardiff area to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of equipment in a busy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering qualification and experience in a manufacturing background, with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. This permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £42,000, along with a solid benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Solid benefits package

Stability and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer, ideally from a manufacturing background.
• 17th/18th edition trained would be advantageous.
• Refrigeration experience would be a huge advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide all electrical and mechanical support within the production area.
• Ensure maximum machine uptime through effective planned maintenance.
• Work with process engineering to monitor equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical support

Electrical support

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical)

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of equipment within a busy manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and repairing machinery in the Cardiff area.

Responsibilities

• Provide all electrical and mechanical support within the production area, adopting a proactive/reactive mindset while resolving equipment breakdowns in a timely manner following all Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure maximum machine uptime through effective planned maintenance schedules and actively control and source equipment spares.
• Involved with installation qualifications (risk assessments, PUWERs, LOTO's and Maintenance Instructions).
• Work with process engineering to monitor equipment performance and strive for continuous improvement.
• Note: Work pattern is Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:00.

Profile / Qualifications

• Experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer, ideally from a manufacturing background.
• Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical).
• 17th/18th edition trained would be advantageous.
• Refrigeration experience would be a huge advantage.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance regulations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Job Offer / Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £40,000 - £42,000.
• Solid benefits package.
• Permanent role offering stability and growth opportunities.