Maintenance Technician – Nights

IntaPeople Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for nights in Newport. The role involves performing planned maintenance on high-tech production equipment and requires a formal qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering. This position offers a competitive salary between £40,500 and £51,000 and an excellent benefits package including health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

High rate pension

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering (C&G, NVQ, HNC, or equivalent).
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and complete structured reports.
• Familiarity with modern maintenance/manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and routine checks on production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve first-level faults to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support improvement projects and assist engineers with equipment experiments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Ability to interpret technical procedures

Familiarity with manufacturing principles

Experience with pneumatics

Education

Formal qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Nights

Location: Newport

Salary: £40,500 - £51,000

We’re looking for skilled Equipment Maintenance Technicians to join a growing engineering and manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on role, on maintaining and improving high‑tech production equipment.

The business offers an excellent benefits package, including a high rate pension, private health insurance, life assurance etc.. as well as the opportunity to learn and progress (including formal qualifications/training).

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and routine checks on production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve first-level faults to keep operations running smoothly.
• Strip, clean, and rebuild components as part of preventative maintenance.
• Support improvement projects and assist engineers with equipment experiments.
• Follow documented procedures for maintenance and operational checks.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet performance targets.

Experience / Skills

• Formal qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering (C&G, NVQ, HNC, or equivalent).
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and complete structured reports.
• Familiarity with modern maintenance/manufacturing principles (i.e. PPM/TPM etc.)
• Comfortable working to strict processes
• Experience with pneumatics or vacuum systems is a plus, but not essential.
• Backgrounds such as automotive, armed forces, or general engineering welcome.