Maintenance Technician (Electrical Or Mechanical)

Adeptus Talent Limited; Blackwood; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Welcome Bonus

Annual Performance Bonus

Premium-rate overtime

Pension

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Résumé du poste

Adeptus Talent Limited is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician for a leading FMCG manufacturer in South Wales. You will join a skilled maintenance engineering team in a modern production environment, carrying out both preventive and reactive maintenance.

The role offers a clear career path to Level 2 and Level 3 engineer roles, with training including OEM sessions in the UK and internationally. Starting salary around £42,200 with progression to £46,600 and bonuses.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Proven experience in fault finding and maintenance.
• Previous work in a production, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge (advantageous but not essential).

Responsabilités

• Carry out maintenance, both planned (PPM) and reactive.
• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery.
• Support installation, modification, and improvement of mechanical systems.
• Work closely with production teams to reduce breakdowns and improve performance.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to company standards.

Connaissances

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Fault finding

Maintenance experience

Production/manufacturing FMCG

Problem solving

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Description du poste

Location: Blackwood, South Wales

Salary: Starting Salary Circa £42,200, Progression to £44,500 expected within a year, further progression to £46,600 (including shift allowance)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3-shift pattern (earlies, afternoons, nights)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We're hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a successful, international FMCG manufacturing company. You'll be part of a skilled maintenance engineering team, working in a modern, high-tech production environment where training and career progression are genuinely supported.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, both planned (PPM) and reactive.
• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery.
• Support installation, modification, and improvement of mechanical systems.
• Work closely with production teams to reduce breakdowns and improve performance.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to company standards.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Proven experience in fault finding and maintenance.
• Previous work in a production, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge (advantageous but not essential).

Why Join Us

• Starting salary: Circa £42,200 starting salary
• Progression opportunities: Up to £46,600 with development and experience
• Bonuses: Welcome Bonus + Annual Performance Bonus
• Benefits: Premium-rate overtime, Pension, Life Assurance, Free Parking
• Training: Ongoing personal and technical development, including OEM training in the UK and internationally
• Career Growth: Clear path to Level 2 and Level 3 Engineer roles

About the Company

Adeptus are proud to partner with a leading FMCG manufacturer recognised as a “Great Place to Work” — the only manufacturer in Wales to receive this certification. This is a company that truly invests in its people and provides a challenging yet supportive environment where engineers can grow their careers.