Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Newport, South Wales
Salary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
What’s in it for you: - 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional leave
- Pension: 5% employee / 10% employer
- Private healthcare (BUPA)
- On-site gym
- Electric bike scheme
Role OverviewA great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing site in Newport. You’ll work within a multi-skilled engineering team, supporting a modern production facility supplying the global automotive sector.
You’ll be responsible for planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement work, and responding to breakdowns in a safe and timely manner.
Key Responsibilities: - Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
- Diagnose faults and support breakdown repairs
- Contribute to Root Cause Analysis and equipment reliability improvements
- Lead small mechanical improvement projects from concept to installation
- Support continuous improvement of processes and equipment
- Work with internal teams and manage external contractors when required
What you need: - Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience with Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, and Management of Change
- SAP Plant Maintenance experience desirable
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
Apply!If this role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Pertemps 07483 300 894.