Mechanical Maintenance Technician

First Base; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Bridgwater. You will execute preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support production operations by resolving mechanical issues. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in engineering and experience in manufacturing facilities maintenance. This full-time role offers a salary between £35,000 and £37,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine and facilities maintenance within manufacturing.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with safe working practices and equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all site machinery and infrastructure.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns and implement effective solutions.
• Support operations by resolving mechanical issues impacting production efficiency.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Technician 6510

Location: Bridgwater

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all site machinery and infrastructure
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns and implement effective solutions
• Support operations by resolving mechanical issues impacting production efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and resolve complex faults
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and site procedures
• Complete actions from the Corrective Action Report (CAR) system
• Communicate maintenance plans and machine handovers with relevant departments
• Assist with commissioning, upgrades, and configuration of machinery and facilities
• Maintain detailed records of work completed, parts used, and fault analysis
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering
• Experience in machine and facilities maintenance within manufacturing
• Proficient in fault finding and root cause analysis
• PC literate; experience with maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS)
• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving ability
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with safe working practices, equipment design, and build
• Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier or partner sites if required
• Flexible, proactive, and accountable with strong initiative