Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Sigma Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Wales is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team. This full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a salary of up to £42,000, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. As a crucial member of the engineering team, you will focus on operational efficiency, preventative measures, and maintenance tasks, ensuring the reliability of heavy industrial equipment. Your skills and experience in a manufacturing environment will contribute significantly to the company's long-term success.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 6%

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Overtime potential during shutdown periods

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in heavy industrial settings.
• Strong technical knowledge specific to rotating equipment.
• Competent in workshop tasks related to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Restore and overhaul equipment as needed.
• Assist with breakdowns and perform routine checks.
• Enter completed work into the computerized maintenance management system.

Skills

Technical knowledge of gearboxes

Technical knowledge of pumps

Technical knowledge of bearings

Workshop skills

Experience with maintenance management systems

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes

Drills

Grinders

Millers

Job description

Why You Should Apply:

NO Weekends
Work a Monday to Friday day shift (8 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8 am-2 pm on Friday), so your weekends remain free. Whether you want to pursue sporting interests, spend more time with family, or relax, this role supports your work-life balance.

Job security you can rely on
This company has demonstrated resilience during recessions and pandemics, thriving through challenging periods. Its strong financial performance offers you confidence in a role with exceptional stability and security.

Invest in your future
This is more than just a job, it's a chance to grow with a company investing millions in its South Wales facility. With further exciting developments ahead, you will be joining a business focused on long-term success.

Salary & Benefits

• A salary of up to 42,000 (dependent on experience)
• Pension (matched up to 6%).
• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Overtime potential for during regular shutdown periods

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 needed
• Entering completed work and any follow-up tasks into the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Completing basic machining tasks (lathes, drills, grinding, milling, etc.)
• Carrying out daily inspections and routine checks
• Monitoring site services
• Completing handovers
• Supporting the engineering spares and stores function
• Following health and safety policies and procedures

What you will need to apply for the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a heavy industrial setting
• A time-served apprenticeship
• Strong technical knowledge, especially of gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and rotating equipment
• Good workshop skills (lathes, drills, millers, grinders, etc.)
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system.

Your working hours

You will work a day's rota of 8am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-2pm on Fridays.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this mechanical maintenance technician role with a highly secure business, please click apply. Don't worry if your CV is out of date; we can help with that later. If you would like to discuss the role first, call the office and quote ref 4585 Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

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