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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Sigma Recruitment Limited

Bridgend

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 42,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in South Wales is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role offers job security in a stable environment with opportunities for growth and a competitive salary of up to £42,000. Responsibilities include restoring equipment, managing preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational reliability. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing setting, a time-served apprenticeship, and strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems.

Benefits

Pension scheme (matched up to 6%)

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in heavy industrial settings.
  • Strong technical knowledge relating to gearboxes, pumps, bearings, rotating equipment.
  • Experience with a computerized maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

  • Restoring and overhauling equipment.
  • Assisting with breakdowns and ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Undertaking daily inspections and completing routine checks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance
Technical knowledge
Preventive measures

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Location

Bridgend

Job Reference

BBBH4538B

Job Type

Permanent

Posted Date

14/04/2025

Why You Should Apply:

Job security you can count on: This company has proven its resilience in recessions and pandemics, thriving through challenging times. Their strong financial performance means you can feel confident about your future in a role with unmatched stability and security.

Invest in your future: This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow with a company investing millions in its South Wales facility. With more exciting developments on the horizon, you’ll be joining a company focused on long-term success.

Your weekends are yours: Work a Monday to Friday days rote (8am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-2pm on a Friday) so you will keep your weekends free to keep your sporting dreams alive, spend more time with the family or just sit back and relax!

What you will be doing as the Mechanical Maintenance Technician

  • Restoring and overhauling equipment
  • Focusing on long-term preventive measures and operational efficiency
  • Assisting with breakdowns as required
  • Ensuring work tickets are entered on completion of work into the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) including entering any follow-up work that needs to be scheduled
  • Completing basic machining tasks as required (lathes, drills, grinding, milling, etc.)
  • Undertaking daily inspections and completing routine checks
  • Monitoring site services
  • Completion of handovers
  • Contributing to a successful engineering spares and stores function
  • Adhering to health and safety policies and procedures.

What you will need

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment – preferably in a heavy, industrial setting
  • A time-served apprenticeship
  • Strong technical knowledge, particularly relating to gearboxes, pumps, bearings, rotating equipment, etc.
  • Experience working with a computerised maintenance management system.

What you will receive

A salary of up to £42,000 (dependent on experience) + pension, (matched up to 6%), etc.

The working hours

You will work a days rota of 8am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-2pm on a Friday.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this mechanical maintenance technician role with an exceptionally secure business, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is outdated; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref 4538 Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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