NVQ qualified Maintenance Technician / Engineer in Bridgwater, Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Bridgwater is seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability and performance of production machinery. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 qualification and proven experience in a manufacturing environment. The role offers a salary of £42,000, alternating shifts, and various benefits, including bonuses and holiday allowance.

Benefits

£42,000 annual salary

Two annual company bonuses

33 days holiday

Health care scheme

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase (415V) electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across all machinery.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Support production teams by resolving mechanical and electrical faults.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Bridgwater

NVQ qualififed Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician/ engineer

Bridgwater | £42,000 | Monday-Friday | 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm alternating shifts (early Friday finish) | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturing site in Bridgwater. This multi-skilled position is key to maintaining continuous, safe, and efficient production operations through proactive maintenance and swift technical support.

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a skilled Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic engineering team in Bridgwater. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production machinery and site facilities while driving continuous improvement.

Key Duties

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all machinery and infrastructure.
• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and implementing effective solutions.
• Supporting production teams by resolving mechanical and electrical faults impacting efficiency.
• Collaborating with the Manufacturing Systems Engineering team to improve reliability and resolve complex issues.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all safety regulations and site procedures.
• Completing corrective actions from the Corrective Action Report (CAR) system.
• Communicating with departments to coordinate maintenance plans and equipment handovers.
• Assisting with commissioning, upgrades, and configuration of site machinery and facilities.
• Maintaining detailed records of maintenance work, parts usage, and fault analysis.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase (415V) electrical systems.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS).
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail with a methodical and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to supplier or partner sites.

What We Offer

• £42,000 annual salary.
• Two annual company bonuses.
• Period between Christmas and New Year off.
• Monday-Friday, alternating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm) with early Friday finish.
• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, safety-focused environment.
• 33 days holiday.
• Health care scheme.

Interested? Apply now to join a progressive manufacturing site in Bridgwater and contribute to operational excellence as an Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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