Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Bridgwater | £42,000 | Monday-Friday | 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm alternating shifts (early Friday finish) | Permanent
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturing site in Bridgwater. This multi-skilled position is key to maintaining continuous, safe, and efficient production operations through proactive maintenance and swift technical support.
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is seeking a skilled Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic engineering team in Bridgwater. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production machinery and site facilities while driving continuous improvement.
Key Duties:
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all machinery and infrastructure.
* Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and implementing effective solutions.
* Supporting production teams by resolving mechanical and electrical faults impacting efficiency.
* Collaborating with the Manufacturing Systems Engineering team to improve reliability and resolve complex issues.
* Ensuring strict adherence to all safety regulations and site procedures.
* Completing corrective actions from the Corrective Action Report (CAR) system.
* Communicating with departments to coordinate maintenance plans and equipment handovers.
* Assisting with commissioning, upgrades, and configuration of site machinery and facilities.
* Maintaining detailed records of maintenance work, parts usage, and fault analysis.
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Requirements:
* Time-served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
* Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of 3-phase (415V) electrical systems.
* Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS).
* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication and decision-making abilities.
* Attention to detail with a methodical and proactive approach.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Commitment to safe working practices.
* Willingness to occasionally travel to supplier or partner sites.
What We Offer:
* £42,000 annual salary.
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Monday-Friday, alternating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm) with early Friday finish.
* On-site role in Bridgwater.
* Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, safety-focused environment.
* Collaboration with skilled engineers and industry specialists.
Interested?
Apply now to join a progressive manufacturing site in Bridgwater and contribute to operational excellence as an Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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