Mechanical Maintenance Technician (2 shift)

Prysmian Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cable manufacturer in Wrexham seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a 2-shift role. The candidate will be responsible for repairing and maintaining industrial machinery, working a weekly rotating schedule. An ideal applicant has relevant qualifications and extensive experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary for 37 hours/week

Overtime opportunities

Westfield Healthcare cash plan

Share scheme with free shares option

Defined contribution pension up to 8%

Long service awards

Enhanced paternity and maternity policies

Baby bonus of £4000 in three installments

Qualifications

• Experienced in all aspects of mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
• Self-motivated with an understanding of 24/7 production demands.
• Good team and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, fault finding, and repairing medium/heavy industrial plant and machinery.
• Performing preventative maintenance checks and inspections.
• Developing modifications to improve plant reliability.
• Collaborating with manufacturing and maintenance teams.
• Communicating effectively.
• Working shifts with overtime as needed.
• Prioritizing health & safety.
• Lifting and handling plant components safely.

Skills

Hydraulic and pneumatic skills

Welding and brazing

Rigging unbalanced loads

Risk assessment and safety legislation awareness

High pressure steam maintenance

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Time served with EITB/equivalent Certificate of Craftsmanship

BTEC ONC Level in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician (2 shift), Wrexham

Location: Wrexham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 209dfc9bba08

Job Views: 17

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Fitter (2 Shift) at our cable manufacturing site on Wrexham Industrial Estate.

Working on our 2 shift roster - Monday to Friday only, with an average of 37 hours per week.

Shifts rotate weekly between days and afternoons:

• Week one: 7am-3pm Monday to Wednesday, then 2pm-10pm Thursday, and 2pm-9pm Friday.
• Week two: 2pm-10pm Monday to Wednesday, then 7am-3pm Thursday and Friday.

Includes Christmas shutdown, 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary for 37 hours/week
• Overtime opportunities with time and a half, double time on Saturdays (after 4 hours at x1.5), and all day Sundays
• Westfield Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical, therapy treatments, and more
• Westfield Rewards discounts and cashback
• EE Perks mobile discounts
• Share scheme with free shares option
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Defined contribution pension up to 8%
• Life assurance up to 6x salary
• NovaLease electric/hybrid car leasing
• Vitality app for activity rewards and gym discounts
• Free flu jabs for employees and families
• Long service awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity policies
• Baby bonus of £4000 in three installments

Additional services:

• MetLife including GP24 virtual GP
• Everest Funeral Concierge and other wellbeing services

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing, fault finding, and repairing medium/heavy industrial plant and machinery
• Performing preventative maintenance checks and inspections
• Developing modifications to improve plant reliability
• Collaborating with manufacturing and maintenance teams
• Communicating effectively
• Working shifts with overtime as needed
• Prioritizing health & safety
• Lifting and handling plant components safely

Qualifications/Experience:

• Time served with EITB/equivalent Certificate of Craftsmanship
• Hydraulic and pneumatic skills
• Welding and brazing
• Rigging unbalanced loads
• Risk assessment and safety legislation awareness
• High pressure steam maintenance
• Proficiency in MS Office or equivalent
• Ability to read technical drawings
• BTEC ONC Level in Mechanical Engineering

The Person:

• Experienced in all aspects of mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably in manufacturing
• Self-motivated with an understanding of 24/7 production demands
• Good team and communication skills

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