Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location:
Newport, South Wales Salary:
£37,500 – £45,000 DOE
£6,500 on-call allowance Total package value:
£44,000 – £51,500 (including rota) Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Contract:
Full-time, Permanent On-call rota:
1 in 9 weeks (circa £6,500 annual allowance)
What’s in it for you:
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Option to buy additional leave Pension: 5% employee / 10% employer Private healthcare (BUPA) On-site gym Electric bike scheme Additional £6,500 per year on-call allowance
Role Overview
A great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing site in Newport. You’ll work within a multi-skilled engineering team, supporting a modern production facility supplying the global automotive sector.
You’ll be responsible for planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement work, and responding to breakdowns in a safe and timely manner, including participation in a 1 in 9 on-call rota.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment Diagnose faults and support breakdown repairs Contribute to Root Cause Analysis and equipment reliability improvements Lead small mechanical improvement projects from concept to installation Support continuous improvement of processes and equipment Work with internal teams and manage external contractors when required Participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support when required
What you need:
Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Experience with Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, and Management of Change SAP Plant Maintenance experience desirable Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills Willingness to participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota
Apply! If this role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or if you have questions contact Kirk at Pertemps, Cardiff.