We’re on the lookout for a skilled Production Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business near Colwyn Bay. In this hands-on role, you’ll keep vital production equipment and tooling in top condition carrying out mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvements that keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
In the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will be:
1. Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery and fixtures.
2. Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, replacing worn parts as needed.
3. Operate workshop equipment including lathes, milling machines, and drills.
4. Support root cause analysis and improvement projects.
5. Maintain tools, spares, and consumables for efficient workshop operation.
6. Work safely and support continuous improvement initiatives.
To be considered for the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will need:
7. Proven mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
8. Skilled in fitting, machining, and fault finding.
9. Confident reading mechanical drawings and working to tight tolerances.
10. Self-motivated, safety-focused, and able to work independently on PM shift.
11. Experienced with fixtures, tooling, and lifting equipment.
12. Strong team player with clear communication skills across production and engineering.
13. Proactive and organised, able to work independently on the PM shift.
14. Committed to high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.
This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate upon successful completion of the training period. The position operates on the PM shift (Monday to Thursday 14:00–22:00 & Friday’s 13:30 – 21:00).
Please note that during the initial training and probation period, working hours may vary slightly to support learning and development. The starting rate of pay is £15.60 per hour plus holiday pay, with an enhanced rate payable after successfully completing the 3-month training/probation period.