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Mechanical Maintenance Technician (2 shift), Wrexham
Location: Wrexham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 209dfc9bba08
Job Views: 17
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Fitter (2 Shift) at our cable manufacturing site on Wrexham Industrial Estate.
Working on our 2 shift roster - Monday to Friday only, with an average of 37 hours per week.
Shifts rotate weekly between days and afternoons:
* Week one: 7am-3pm Monday to Wednesday, then 2pm-10pm Thursday, and 2pm-9pm Friday.
* Week two: 2pm-10pm Monday to Wednesday, then 7am-3pm Thursday and Friday.
Includes Christmas shutdown, 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary for 37 hours/week
* Overtime opportunities with time and a half, double time on Saturdays (after 4 hours at x1.5), and all day Sundays
* Westfield Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical, therapy treatments, and more
* Westfield Rewards discounts and cashback
* EE Perks mobile discounts
* Share scheme with free shares option
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Defined contribution pension up to 8%
* Life assurance up to 6x salary
* NovaLease electric/hybrid car leasing
* Vitality app for activity rewards and gym discounts
* Free flu jabs for employees and families
* Long service awards
* Enhanced paternity and maternity policies
* Baby bonus of £4000 in three installments
Additional services:
* MetLife including GP24 virtual GP
* Everest Funeral Concierge and other wellbeing services
Job Responsibilities:
* Diagnosing, fault finding, and repairing medium/heavy industrial plant and machinery
* Performing preventative maintenance checks and inspections
* Developing modifications to improve plant reliability
* Collaborating with manufacturing and maintenance teams
* Communicating effectively
* Working shifts with overtime as needed
* Prioritizing health & safety
* Lifting and handling plant components safely
Qualifications/Experience:
* Time served with EITB/equivalent Certificate of Craftsmanship
* Hydraulic and pneumatic skills
* Welding and brazing
* Rigging unbalanced loads
* Risk assessment and safety legislation awareness
* High pressure steam maintenance
* Proficiency in MS Office or equivalent
* Ability to read technical drawings
* BTEC ONC Level in Mechanical Engineering
The Person:
* Experienced in all aspects of mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably in manufacturing
* Self-motivated with an understanding of 24/7 production demands
* Good team and communication skills
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