We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a global leader in semiconductor technology. Our client operates a state of the art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales, specialising in advanced fabrication processes and cutting edge equipment.
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Their site continues to grow, with significant investment in new technology and industry leading engineering capability. This expansion creates an exciting opportunity for skilled Technicians to join a high performing team supporting the future of world class semiconductor manufacturing.
Location: Newport, South Wales
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 + shift allowance (30% / 20% / 50%)
Shift Patterns
12 hour shifts. Days: 7am-7pm Nights: 7pm-7am
Front End: Back End:
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue Wed, Thu, Fri
Sun, Mon, Tue Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
As an Equipment Shift Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting both equipment up-time and manufacturing performance. Working within a high tech clean-room environment, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve semiconductor production tools, ensuring efficient equipment operation across assigned shifts.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform and sustain Preventive Maintenance (PMs) on semiconductor production equipment
* Troubleshoot equipment issues and carry out first level fault recovery
* Support equipment improvement projects, experiments, and tool health activities
* Achieve required equipment performance metrics across each shift
* Follow documented procedures for equipment checks, PMs, and OCAPs
* Work closely with Equipment and Process Engineers to resolve online manufacturing issues
What You Will Need
Full training provided, but we are looking for candidates with:
* BTEC/HNC in Engineering or working towards an equivalent qualification
* Ability to interpret technical procedures and produce structured observation reports
* Understanding of modern manufacturing concepts (JIT, KANBAN, Zero Defects, SPC, TQM, TPM)
* Strong organisational, prioritisation, and problem? xkybehq solving skills
* Awareness of clean-room protocols and expectations
* Availability to work fixed 12 hour day and night shifts
Benefits
Your future employer offers a strong benefits package, including:
* Fully funded training and development
* Clear career progression routes
* Life assurance (4 base salary)
* Annual merit review
* Free Bupa private healthcare (for you)
* Competitive pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite gym, sports & social clubs
* Retail, leisure and entertainment discounts
* Onsite restaurant, green outdoor spaces, and free parking
If an opportunity to work with a world leading technology brand in a cutting edge semiconductor manufacturing facility sounds like the ideal next step for your career, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact the Manpower team today!