Equipment Shift Technician / Maintenance Technician
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Permanent | Newport, South Wales | £27,000-£31,000 + Shift Allowance (up to 50%)
We are recruiting Equipment Shift Technicians / Maintenance Technicians to join Vishay, a global semiconductor manufacturer, at their modern manufacturing facility in Newport.
This is a hands-on engineering technician role offering full training, long-term job security, and genuine career progression in advanced manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
* Preventive and reactive maintenance of production equipment
* First-line fault finding and troubleshooting
* Supporting equipment up-time and manufacturing performance
* Working in a clean-room manufacturing environment
* Following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
* Working closely with Engineers and other Technicians
Shift Pattern
* 12-hour shifts - days or nights
* Days: 7am-7pm | Nights: 7pm-7am
* Fixed shift patterns
* Enhanced shift allowance paid
Skills & Experience (Training Provided)
* BTEC / HNC in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar
* Maintenance, technician, production, or manufacturing experience preferred
* Ability to follow procedures and work safely
* Willingness to work either day or night shifts
* Semiconductor experience not required
Salary & Benefits xsngvjr
* £27,000-£31,000 basic + 20-50% shift allowance
* Free Bupa private healthcare
* Pension up to 7% employer contribution
* Life assurance (4 salary)
* Fully funded technical training
* Clear progression to Senior Technician / Engineer roles
* On-site gym, restaurant & free parking
* Employee discounts & well-being support
Apply Now!
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