Maintenance Technician - Shift

CommScope; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading connectivity solutions company located in Rhyl is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operations of manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role involves preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in a related field and proven experience in a maintenance environment, especially with mechanical and electrical skills. The position operates on a rotating shift pattern, adapting to a 12-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance environment.
• Hands-on experience with chillers, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Familiarity with machinery repairs and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Maintain documentation for ISO 9000 compliance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Precision alignment tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Shift

Location: Rhyl Denbighshire, Denbighshire, United Kingdom

Join our dynamic team in North Wales as a Maintenance Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our advanced manufacturing equipment. This hands-on position involves installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing a range of Extrusion and Fibre Termination Machines, as well as associated plant and equipment—all to a high professional standard and within set timeframes. This role currently operates on a 3-shift rotating schedule (Morning/Evening/Night), with the expectation to move to a 12-hour, 2-shift pattern. This shift structure is a requirement for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance in line with established schedules, standards, and procedures, maintaining accurate records.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults swiftly to minimize downtime and ensure high service levels.
• Carry out repairs on machinery and equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Maintain detailed documentation of breakdowns and repairs to support ISO 9000 compliance and performance analysis.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers regarding spare parts, service visits, and ongoing maintenance planning.
• Act as a go-to expert for operational and machinery-related queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support investment projects.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant Maintenance Technician or Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a maintenance environment, with strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• Hands-on experience with structural repairs, chillers, pumps, gearboxes, and continuous manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems and precision alignment of machines, motors, gearboxes, and pumps.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in repetitive production environments.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team where your technical expertise will directly impact production quality and efficiency. If you're passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

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Why CommScope

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what’s next, come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [e-mail]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo.

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