Maintenance Technician

Clockwork Organisation ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wrexham is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment operation and efficiency. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting production teams. Candidates should have an engineering qualification or relevant experience, as well as GCSEs in Maths and English. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Company sick pay

Free parking

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical repair of production equipment.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Follow established maintenance protocols.
• Identify and implement preventative maintenance measures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and carry out routine maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Good IT skills

Education

Qualification in an Engineering discipline

GCSE grade 5/C in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician – £38,000 per annum – Permanent opportunity in Wrexham – Working hours: 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 2:30pm Friday.

Additional benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Free parking
• Early finish on a Friday

The Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of a state-of-the-art production facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a wide range of mechanical and PLC-controlled equipment. Working at the heart of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be instrumental in driving efficiency, reducing downtime, and contributing towards world-class operational excellence.

This hands-on position demands a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies, procedures, and practices while carrying out tasks, operating machinery, or moving throughout the site, seeking assistance when necessary.
• Follow established maintenance protocols and systems to ensure consistent and safe operation of equipment.
• Identify, recommend, and implement preventative maintenance measures for capital equipment where no procedures currently exist.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and site-wide operational excellence efforts, including Lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, Kaizen, and internal programmes like ThinkSAFE and Find it Fix it.
• Plan, schedule, and carry out routine maintenance tasks as directed.
• Provide prompt and effective support to the Production team by responding to equipment faults or breakdowns, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently with minimal production downtime.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of PLC-controlled and other specialised equipment to enable accurate fault diagnosis and effective repair.
• Conduct critical spare parts analysis for essential production equipment and maintain adequate stock levels to prevent operational delays.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance team to provide out-of-hours support when required, ensuring continued production and minimal disruption.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities and work orders in accordance with internal systems.

Qualifications

• Qualification in an Engineering discipline or demonstrable work experience
• GCSE grade 5/C in Maths and English
• Experience of mechanical repair of production equipment
• Manufacturing experience
• Good IT skills

The Client

Our client prides themselves on their innovation, service and performance. They are committed to delivering high quality products. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a successful, global business and become a key player in delivering against ambitious growth plans.

Additional job titles/skills: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Technician

To Apply

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency. All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.