Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Sigma Recruitment Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

15% pension contribution

Job summary

Sigma Recruitment Limited is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team in Newport, UK. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with flexibility in working hours. The position includes a salary range of £42,000–£46,500 and generous benefits such as private medical cover and a pension contribution.

You will focus on planned maintenance and provide support during breakdowns as part of a rota. Applicants should have experience in a manufacturing environment and a time-served apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a heavy, industrial setting.
• Time-served apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of maintaining equipment like pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a maintenance team focusing on planned maintenance.
• Provide breakdown support as needed.
• Participate in call-out rota approximately every 12 weeks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Pumps and pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Why apply for this Mechanical Maintenance Technician role?

Days Monday‑Friday & no weekends. Are you tired of missing weekend activities and working unsociable night shifts? This position is Monday to Friday with flexibility to start between 7:00am‑9:00am and finish between 3:00pm‑5:00pm.

15% pension: The company will contribute 10% to your pension, in addition to your 5%.

Job security: The site is part of a global group that employs 7,500+ staff across 20 sites around the world.

Salary: £42,000–£46,500 (dependent on experience, inclusive of allowances for overtime and being part of the on‑call rota).

Generous benefits: Private medical cover, 25 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays.

What you will be doing

As the mechanical maintenance technician, you will work as part of a days‑based maintenance team with a focus on delivery of planned maintenance and project/upgrade work while also providing breakdown support as needed. You will form part of a call‑out rota being on call roughly 1 week in 12; however, call‑outs are quite rare due to the capabilities of the shift teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably a heavy, industrial setting.
• Time‑served apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of maintaining equipment such as pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.