On-Site Maintenance Technician: Boost Uptime & Reliability

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Bridgwater is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. This Maintenance Technician role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production machinery through proactive maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis.

The position is full time, on-site in Bridgwater, with a shift pattern. You will support plant performance, downtime reduction, and operational excellence while adhering to strict safety

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in maintaining machinery and site facilities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on all site machinery and infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, carrying out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues impacting production efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Systems Engineering team to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and site procedures.
• Maintain communication on maintenance schedules and handovers.
• Assist with commissioning, upgrades and modifications of machinery and site facilities.
• Support setup and configuration of site utilities and infrastructure.
• Maintain records of maintenance work, spare parts usage and fault analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

CMMS proficiency

Mechanical fault-finding

Clear communication

Decisive problem solving

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Hands-on equipment design

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Bridgwater is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. This Maintenance Technician role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production machinery through proactive maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis.

The position is full time, on-site in Bridgwater, with a shift pattern. You will support plant performance, downtime reduction, and operational excellence while adhering to strict safety