Maintenance Technician

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Key Information:

• £37,610.60 (£34,501 per annum with £3,109.60 shift allowance)
• 1.5x Overtime (Weekdays - Saturday Midday)
• 2x Overtime (Saturday Midday – Sunday)
• 3x Bank Holiday payments
• Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week
• Shifts Pattern Mornings (06:00-14:00) & Afternoons (14:00-22:00)
• Callout Fees 4-hour Payment (0-4 hrs), 8-hour payment (4-8 hrs)
• Pension 5% Employee, 5% Employer matched
• Life Insurance 4x Annual Salary
• Annual salary review - Individual Performance-Based

Company Overview:

The company is a prominent global entity, with manufacturing and assembly facilities spanning various continents and serving clients in over 100 countries. They specialise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of their comprehensive product for diverse industrial applications worldwide.

Their focus is divided into ‘Motive Power’, encompassing OEM and aftermarket applications in material handling, railways, and mining; ‘Energy Systems’, catering to telecommunications, power supply, security, medical, and more; and ‘Specialty’, which includes transportation and aerospace and defence units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhering to Company Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures.
• Executing planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conducting maintenance and repairs on equipment during breakdown situations.
• Ensuring impeccable levels of housekeeping and cleanliness while working.
• Collaborating with various departments across the organization to meet production priorities.

Skills Required:

• Strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and fault-finding.
• Advantageous to have experience in hydraulic/pneumatic controls.
• Basic level of PLC Programming.
• Some familiarity with Robots would be beneficial.
• Electrical experience is advantageous, but not mandatory.
• General operating knowledge of health and safety.
• Welding experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems.
• Experience in Machining/Milling/turning would be beneficial.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Brings a multi-skilled background with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Completed a relevant apprenticeship.
• Hold essential qualifications such as BTEC National or City & Guilds and HNC.
• Possesses a self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role effectively.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £37,610.60 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport, Newport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MechElecP30