Mechanical Maintenance Technician

This Mechanical Maintenance Technician role is focused on carrying out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment. It would suit someone who can bring supporting site-by-site logistics operations while learning systems, routines, and working standards to the role.

Where the work sits

Be responsible for planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement work, and responding to breakdowns in a safe and timely manner, including participation in a 1 in 9 on-call rota. A great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing site in Newport.

How the role works day to day

Participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support when required. Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment. Leading small mechanical improvement projects from concept to installation.

What helps in this setting

Supporting site-by-site logistics operations while learning systems, routines, and working standards. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Practical details

• Additional £6,500 per year on-call allowance.
• Pension: 5% employee / 10% employer.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

What needs to be in place

• Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, and Management of Change.
• SAP Plant Maintenance experience desirable.

Job details

• Pay: £37,500 – £45,000
• Pay: £44,000 – £51,500
• Benefits mentioned: Holiday allowance