Maintenance Technician

HUNTER SELECTION; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

3 day working week

Sick Pay

Excellent training programmes

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for a major global manufacturer with a strong UK presence. The role is based in Blaenau Gwent on a weekend shift (Friday to Sunday, 7am–7pm) and offers a starting salary of 35,000–45,000 plus a company pension and more.

You will handle breakdowns, proactive and preventive maintenance, and fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems. Experience in manufacturing environments and a four-year indentured apprenticeship are essential, with

Qualifications

• 4-year indentured apprenticeship is required.
• City & Guilds or ONC in mechanical or electrical engineering would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Breakdowns, proactive maintenance, preventative maintenance, improvements.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Kit: hydraulics, pneumatics, injection mould machinery, panels, inverters, motors, switchgears.
• PLCs - Siemens S5 and S7.
• Understanding of legionella checks, fire alarm system checks, permits to work, risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

PLC maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Preventive maintenance

Education

4-year indentured apprenticeship

City & Guilds / ONC in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens S5 PLC

Siemens S7 PLC

Inverters

Motors/Switchgears

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Weekend Shift - Friday to Sunday (7am - 7pm)

Blaenau Gwent

28535/534

35,000 - 45,000 plus pension and more

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary of between 35,000 - 45,000
• Company pension scheme
• 3 day working week
• Sick Pay
• Excellent training programmes

A major global manufacturer with a strong UK presence is looking to strengthen its team with the key acquisition of a Maintenance Technician. Known for operational excellence, premium quality products, and continuous improvement, this employer offers a dynamic environment where performance is recognised and success is shared.

This is your chance to join a business that invests in its people, values technical expertise, and delivers real career progression.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Breakdowns, proactive maintenance, preventative maintenance, improvements
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Kit: hydraulics, pneumatics, injection mould machinery, panels, inverters, motors, switchgears
• PLCs - Siemens S5 and S7
• Understanding of legionella checks, fire alarm system checks, permits to work, risk assessments

A full job description can be provided upon request

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician / Engineering role
• Must have undertaken a 4 year indentured apprenticeship
• City & Guilds or O.N.C in mechanical or electrical engineering would be a bonus
• Manufacturing environment experience

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.